How far is Castle Rock, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Arvada, CO is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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City in Colorado, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Rock and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Arvada.
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Start on North Cantril Street
27 m · 8 sec · North Cantril Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
641 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Street
135 m · 18 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Wilcox Street
2807 ft · 2 min · North Wilcox Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction
919 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 km · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
835 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and Arvada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Castle Rock and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Arvada?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Cherry Hills Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Castle Rock and 19.9 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Castle Rock and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Cherry Hills Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cherry Hills Village.
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Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 32.2 mi (51.82 km).
#1 Castle Rock
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
| Population | 70,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.3722100, -104.8560900 |
| Altitude | 1897 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
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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