How far is Castle Rock, CO from Cañon City, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Cañon City, CO is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Rock and Cañon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Cañon City.
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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 · 21 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Wilcox Street
1119 ft · 38 sec · North Wilcox Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Wilcox Street
12 m · 1 sec · South Wilcox Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Wilcox Street
1432 ft · 53 sec · South Wilcox Street
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Turn right onto West Plum Creek Parkway
981 ft · 35 sec · West Plum Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
860 ft · 29 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 25 South
1440 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 33 min
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
2749 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
30.6 mi · 40 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
9.5 mi · 17 min · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mackenzie Avenue
38 m · 7 sec · Mackenzie Avenue
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Turn right onto Royal Gorge Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · Royal Gorge Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
692 ft · 32 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Macon Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Macon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Macon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and Cañon City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 00h 33m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving Castle Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cañon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Cañon City?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Castle Rock and 43 miles from Cañon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Castle Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cañon City.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Cañon City. Straight-line distance: 67.61 mi (108.81 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 Cañon City
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 16,679 |
| Coordinates | 38.4409800, -105.2424500 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cañon City (-105.24245, 38.44098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.30 | $26.61 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.35 | $28.71 |
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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