How far is Castle Rock, CO from Lochbuie, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Lochbuie, CO is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Rock and Lochbuie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Lochbuie.
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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 right to continue on E-470 North: Limon
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
34.4 mi · 34 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
6.1 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lochbuie
1795 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
1028 ft · 21 sec · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-76 Frontage Road
4 m · 1 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto I-76 Frontage Road
537 ft · 17 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto County Road 37
2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 37
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and Lochbuie.
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.
E-470
Merge slight left onto E-470
34.4 mi · 00h 34m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Rock and Mostly Clear near Lochbuie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Lochbuie?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Foxfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Castle Rock and 28 miles from Lochbuie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Rock and Mostly Clear near Lochbuie.
Stop Ideas Near Foxfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Aurora Municipal Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foxfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Lochbuie. Straight-line distance: 44.5 mi (71.62 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 Lochbuie
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
| Population | 7,885 |
| Coordinates | 40.0072100, -104.7160800 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lochbuie (-104.71608, 40.00721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.09 | $16.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
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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