How far is Castle Rock, CO from Ken Caryl, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Ken Caryl, CO is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Rock and Ken Caryl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Ken Caryl.
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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
11.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction
2046 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction, Quebec Street
2741 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CO 470 Express
50 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West
38 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 25: South Kipling Parkway
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto South Kipling Parkway
1 km · 1 min · South Kipling Parkway
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Turn left onto West Chatfield Avenue
974 ft · 30 sec · West Chatfield Avenue
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Turn right onto South Sangre de Cristo Road
1984 ft · 2 min · South Sangre de Cristo Road
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Turn left onto West Crestone Mountain Road
135 m · 22 sec · West Crestone Mountain Road
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Turn right onto South Cottonwood Mountain
50 m · 7 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and Ken Caryl.
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
11.7 mi · 00h 12m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Ken Caryl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Ken Caryl?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Lone Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Castle Rock and 14.1 miles from Ken Caryl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 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 Chance Rain Showers near Ken Caryl.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Tree
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lone Tree.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Ken Caryl. Straight-line distance: 19.61 mi (31.56 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 Ken Caryl
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 32,438 |
| Coordinates | 39.5758200, -105.1122100 |
| Altitude | 1756 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ken Caryl (-105.11221, 39.57582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
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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