How far is Castle Rock, CO from Parker, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Parker, CO is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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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 Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Parker.
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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 North Perry Street
2299 ft · 1 min · North Perry Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Black Feather Trail
1340 ft · 39 sec · Black Feather Trail
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Turn left onto Woodlands Boulevard
2575 ft · 1 min · Woodlands Boulevard
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Turn right onto Founders Parkway
2658 ft · 41 sec · Founders Parkway
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Turn left onto Crowfoot Valley Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Crowfoot Valley Road
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Turn right onto Stroh Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Stroh Road
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Turn left onto South Parker Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Parker Road
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Take the exit slight right
127 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Clubhouse Drive
56 m · 5 sec · Clubhouse Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pikes Peak Drive
44 m · 4 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Pikes Peak Drive
2082 ft · 1 min · South Pikes Peak Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and Parker.
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.
Crowfoot Valley Road
Turn left onto Crowfoot Valley Road
6.15 mi · 00h 09m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Parker?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
The Pinery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Castle Rock and 9.4 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Castle Rock and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parker.
Stop Ideas Near The Pinery
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 The Pinery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Parker. Straight-line distance: 11.31 mi (18.2 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 Parker
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
| Population | 58,673 |
| Coordinates | 39.5186000, -104.7613600 |
| Altitude | 1789 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pikes Peak Drive (-104.761393, 39.518605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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