How far is Castle Rock, CO from Pueblo West, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Pueblo West, CO is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Rock and Pueblo West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Pueblo West.
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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 · 35 sec · West Plum Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
860 ft · 29 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
8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pueblo West, Purcell Boulevard
1051 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Purcell Boulevard
6.1 mi · 11 min · North Purcell Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Platteville Boulevard
6 m · 1 sec · East Platteville Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Platteville Boulevard
3068 ft · 1 min · East Platteville Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Mc Culloch Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · North Mc Culloch Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Matt Drive
1698 ft · 1 min · North Matt Drive
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Turn left onto East Abeyta Drive
1906 ft · 1 min · East Abeyta Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Abeyta Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and Pueblo West.
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.
Snow Showers leaving Castle Rock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Pueblo West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Pueblo West?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Castle Rock and 41 miles from Pueblo West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Castle Rock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Pueblo West.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado Springs
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 Pueblo West. Straight-line distance: 70.99 mi (114.25 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 Pueblo West
Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado
| Population | 16,899 |
| Coordinates | 38.3500000, -104.7227500 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pueblo West (-104.72275, 38.35)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.72 | $21.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.73 | $25.47 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
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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