How far is Castle Rock, CO from Cimarron Hills, CO?

The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Cimarron Hills, CO is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.16 mi
00h 53m
Flight
36.47 mi
58.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.47 mi
Kilometers
58.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.16 mi
Kilometers
69.46 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cimarron Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 10:14 AM MDT
Return by in Castle Rock
Thu, Apr 16, 11:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Rock
2026-04-16T09:21
Arrive Cimarron Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 10:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Rock
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Monument
CO

Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

From Castle Rock
21.6 mi
00h 26m
To Cimarron Hills
21.6 mi
00h 26m

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
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Cimarron Hills.

  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 · 21 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Wilcox Street

    1119 ft · 38 sec · North Wilcox Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Wilcox Street

    12 m · 1 sec · South Wilcox Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Wilcox Street

    1432 ft · 53 sec · South Wilcox Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Plum Creek Parkway

    981 ft · 35 sec · West Plum Creek Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    860 ft · 29 sec · Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 25 South

    1440 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Interquest Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Interquest Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Interquest Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Powers Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Powers Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Constitution Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Constitution Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Peterson Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Peterson Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Palmer Park Boulevard

    159 m · 13 sec · Palmer Park Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palmer Park Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
27.5 mi · 64%
North Powers Boulevard
10.1 mi · 23%
Interquest Parkway
2.58 mi · 6%
Constitution Avenue
1.1 mi · 3%
Peterson Road
0.71 mi · 2%
South Wilcox Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monument
00h 26m from Castle Rock
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Rock and Mostly Clear near Cimarron Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Cimarron Hills?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Castle Rock and 21.6 miles from Cimarron Hills.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Castle Rock and Mostly Clear near Cimarron Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Monument

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monument, 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 Monument.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

29 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

61 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

74 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Cimarron Hills. Straight-line distance: 36.47 mi (58.7 km).

Castle Rock

#1 Castle Rock

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

Population70,567
Coordinates39.3722100, -104.8560900
Altitude1897
CountryUnited States
Cimarron Hills

#2 Cimarron Hills

Census designated place

Population16,161
Coordinates38.8586100, -104.6988600
Altitude1965
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Rock (-104.85609, 39.37221)
End: Cimarron Hills (-104.69886, 38.85861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.24
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.62 $11.24
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.39 $6.67 $13.35
Diesel $4.74 $7.20 $14.40

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 Cimarron Hills. The current time is 09:21:38.

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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.