How far is Castle Rock, CO from Fort Carson, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Fort Carson, CO is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Rock and Fort Carson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Fort Carson.
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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 · 37 sec · West Plum Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
860 ft · 31 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
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard
785 ft · 29 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Nelson Boulevard
31 m · 3 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Nelson Boulevard
648 ft · 18 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nelson Boulevard
43 m · 4 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Boulevard
2873 ft · 1 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wetzel Avenue
2262 ft · 1 min · Wetzel Avenue
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Turn left onto Prussman Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Prussman Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prussman Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and Fort Carson.
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 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 Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Carson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Fort Carson?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Castle Rock and 24.4 miles from Fort Carson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Castle Rock and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Carson.
Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Fort Carson. Straight-line distance: 44.01 mi (70.82 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 Fort Carson
United States Army installation
| Population | 13,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.7374900, -104.7888600 |
| Altitude | 1780 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Carson (-104.78886, 38.73749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
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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