How far is Castle Pines, CO from Commerce City, CO?

The driving distance from Castle Pines, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.8 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.28 mi
39.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.28 mi
Kilometers
39.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.8 mi
Kilometers
54.4 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce City
Wed, May 6, 10:26 PM MDT
Return by in Castle Pines
Wed, May 6, 11:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Pines
2026-05-06T21:44
Arrive Commerce City
Wed, May 6, 10:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Castle Pines
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Castlewood
CO

City in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States

From Castle Pines
13.8 mi
00h 20m
To Commerce City
20 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
40°F
Today

Snow

Starts
Wed, May 6 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Pines and Commerce City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Pines and Commerce City.

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Parkway

    86 m · 13 sec · Country Club Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Country Club Drive

    146 m · 25 sec · Country Club Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lagae Road

    1160 ft · 51 sec · Lagae Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Chase Lane

    1.2 km · 3 min · Chase Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lagae Road

    1816 ft · 50 sec · Lagae Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Happy Canyon Road

    96 m · 6 sec · East Happy Canyon Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Happy Canyon Road

    872 ft · 23 sec · East Happy Canyon Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 25 North

    1968 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 2: Colorado Boulevard

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CO 2: South Colorado Boulevard

    879 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CO 2 North: Colorado Boulevard

    102 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Colorado Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · South Colorado Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North Colorado Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 10 min · North Colorado Boulevard

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Vasquez Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dexter Street

    946 ft · 52 sec · Dexter Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    732 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Pines and Commerce City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
16.5 mi · 49%
North Colorado Boulevard
4.84 mi · 14%
South Colorado Boulevard
2.87 mi · 8%
North Vasquez Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
Chase Lane
0.72 mi · 2%
Lagae Road
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

16.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castlewood
00h 20m from Castle Pines
Leave By
7:06 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Castle Pines and Snow near Commerce City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Pines to Commerce City?

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Castlewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Castle Pines and 20 miles from Commerce City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Castle Pines and Snow near Commerce City.

Stop Ideas Near Castlewood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Castlewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castlewood.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

20 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

44 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

62 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Pines and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 24.28 mi (39.08 km).

Castle Pines

#1 Castle Pines

City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

Population11,664
Coordinates39.4580400, -104.8960900
Altitude1999
CountryUnited States
Commerce City

#2 Commerce City

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population60,336
Coordinates39.8083200, -104.9338700
Altitude1572
CountryUnited States
Start: Country Club Parkway (-104.89607, 39.458055)
End: (-104.933706, 39.808312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.80
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.40 $8.80
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.39 $5.23 $10.45
Diesel $4.74 $5.64 $11.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Pines and Commerce City. The current time is 21:44:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.