How far is Castle Rock, CO from Eagle, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Eagle, CO is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 59m.
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.
Human settlement in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Rock and Eagle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Eagle.
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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
26.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6
609 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
113.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Eagle
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eby Creek Road
54 m · 4 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
132 m · 9 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eby Creek Road
21 m · 4 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
95 m · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eby Creek Road
33 m · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
871 ft · 18 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Avenue
1235 ft · 28 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
41 m · 6 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and Eagle.
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 70 West
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 11m
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 Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Castle Rock and Sunny near Eagle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Eagle?
The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Silver Plume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Castle Rock and 76.2 miles from Eagle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 12:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.90 one way or $39.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Castle Rock and Sunny near Eagle.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Plume
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 Silver Plume.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Eagle. Straight-line distance: 106.94 mi (172.11 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 Eagle
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,911 |
| Coordinates | 39.6552600, -106.8286500 |
| Altitude | 2012 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle (-106.82865, 39.65526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $19.90 | $39.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $21.97 | $43.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.62 | $47.25 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $25.49 | $50.97 |
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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