How far is Castle Pines, CO from Castle Rock, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Pines, CO to Castle Rock, CO is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Pines and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Pines and Castle Rock.
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Start on Country Club Parkway
86 m · 13 sec · Country Club Parkway
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Continue on Country Club Drive
146 m · 25 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn left onto Lagae Road
1160 ft · 51 sec · Lagae Road
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Turn slight right onto Chase Lane
1.2 km · 3 min · Chase Lane
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Turn right onto Lagae Road
1816 ft · 50 sec · Lagae Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Happy Canyon Road
96 m · 6 sec · East Happy Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Happy Canyon Road
99 m · 7 sec · East Happy Canyon Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1619 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East Wolfensberger Road
132 m · 21 sec · East Wolfensberger Road
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Continue on North Wilcox Street
2093 ft · 1 min · North Wilcox Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
979 ft · 37 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Cantril Street
837 ft · 29 sec · North Cantril Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cantril Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Pines and Castle Rock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Happy Canyon Road
Merge slight left
4.55 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Castle Pines and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Pines to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
The Pinery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Castle Pines and 3.9 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $2.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castle Pines and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near The Pinery
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Pinery.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Pines and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 6.3 mi (10.14 km).
#1 Castle Pines
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 11,664 |
| Coordinates | 39.4580400, -104.8960900 |
| Altitude | 1999 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Rock
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
| Population | 70,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.3722100, -104.8560900 |
| Altitude | 1897 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cantril Street (-104.856315, 39.3722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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