How far is Castle Rock, CO from Castle Pines, CO?

The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Castle Pines, CO is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.44 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.3 mi
10.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.3 mi
Kilometers
10.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.44 mi
Kilometers
11.98 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Pines
Thu, Apr 16, 1:02 AM MDT
Return by in Castle Rock
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Rock
2026-04-16T00:48
Arrive Castle Pines
Thu, Apr 16, 1:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Castle Rock
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
The Pinery
CO

Census designated place

From Castle Rock
3.7 mi
00h 07m
To Castle Pines
3.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Castle Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on North Cantril Street

    27 m · 8 sec · North Cantril Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    641 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Street

    135 m · 18 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Wilcox Street

    2807 ft · 2 min · North Wilcox Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Happy Canyon Road

    1504 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Happy Canyon Road

    874 ft · 18 sec · Happy Canyon Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lagae Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Lagae Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Lagae Road

    1834 ft · 57 sec · Lagae Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chase Lane

    1.2 km · 3 min · Chase Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Lagae Road

    1173 ft · 52 sec · Lagae Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Country Club Drive

    762 ft · 34 sec · Country Club Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
189.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
4.8 mi · 65%
Chase Lane
0.72 mi · 10%
Lagae Road
0.57 mi · 8%
North Wilcox Street
0.53 mi · 7%
Happy Canyon Road
0.45 mi · 6%
3rd Street
0.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

4.48 mi · 00h 05m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Pinery
00h 07m from Castle Rock
Leave By
8:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Rock and Mostly Sunny near Castle Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Castle Pines?

The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

The Pinery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Castle Rock and 3.7 miles from Castle Pines.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.96 one way or $1.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Castle Rock and Mostly Sunny near Castle Pines.

Stop Ideas Near The Pinery

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Pinery, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Pinery.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

40 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

57 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

70 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Castle Pines. Straight-line distance: 6.3 mi (10.14 km).

Castle Rock

#1 Castle Rock

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

Population70,567
Coordinates39.3722100, -104.8560900
Altitude1897
CountryUnited States
Castle Pines

#2 Castle Pines

City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

Population11,664
Coordinates39.4580400, -104.8960900
Altitude1999
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Rock (-104.85609, 39.37221)
End: Castle Pines (-104.89609, 39.45804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.99 L · about $0.96
Round trip
$1.92
0.52 gal · 1.98 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $0.96 $1.92
Mid-grade $4.08 $1.06 $2.12
Premium $4.39 $1.14 $2.28
Diesel $4.74 $1.23 $2.46

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Rock and Castle Pines. The current time is 00:48:12.

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.