How far is Castle Pines, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Pines, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Pines and Colorado Springs.
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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
38.5 mi · 40 min
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street
1250 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown
151 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West Bijou Street
846 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street
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Continue on West Kiowa Street
972 ft · 35 sec · West Kiowa Street
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Continue on East Kiowa Street
1600 ft · 1 min · East Kiowa Street
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Turn right onto North Weber Street
150 m · 18 sec · North Weber Street
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Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Pines and Colorado Springs.
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
38.5 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Castle Pines and Mostly Sunny near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Pines to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Castle Pines and 23.9 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castle Pines and Mostly Sunny near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmoor
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Pines and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 43.31 mi (69.7 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 Colorado Springs
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
| Population | 482,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.8338800, -104.8213600 |
| Altitude | 1832 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
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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