How far is Castle Pines, CO from Denver International Airport, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Pines, CO to Denver International Airport, CO is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Pines and Denver International Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Pines and Denver International Airport.
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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
872 ft · 23 sec · East Happy Canyon Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 25 North
1968 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Limon
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
27 mi · 27 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport
616 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver International Airport
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard
3.7 mi · 5 min · Peña Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Terminal East
1.2 mi · 2 min · Terminal East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Terminal East Departures
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Pines and Denver International Airport.
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.
E-470
Merge slight left onto E-470
27 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Castle Pines and Mostly Sunny near Denver International Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Pines to Denver International Airport?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Foxfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Castle Pines and 21.1 miles from Denver International Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Castle Pines and Mostly Sunny near Denver International Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Foxfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Aurora Municipal Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foxfield.
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Union Station
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Pines and Denver International Airport. Straight-line distance: 30.12 mi (48.48 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 Denver International Airport
Airport in Denver, Colorado, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8589100, -104.6732600 |
| Altitude | 1637 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denver International Airport (-104.67326, 39.85891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.05 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $9.34 | $18.69 |
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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