How far is Castle Rock, CO from Edgewater, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Edgewater, CO is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Rock and Edgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Edgewater.
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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
1.1 km · 56 sec · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 20th Avenue
671 ft · 26 sec · West 20th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 20th Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · West 20th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 20th Avenue
1918 ft · 56 sec · West 20th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harlan Street
6 m · 1 sec · Harlan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harlan Street
1933 ft · 58 sec · Harlan Street
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Turn left onto West 25th Avenue
128 m · 18 sec · West 25th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and Edgewater.
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.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Castle Rock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Edgewater?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 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?
Castlewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Castle Rock and 16.4 miles from Edgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Castle Rock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Castlewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castlewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.95 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 Edgewater
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 5,393 |
| Coordinates | 39.7530400, -105.0641500 |
| Altitude | 1640 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewater (-105.06415, 39.75304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
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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