How far is Castle Rock, CO from Salida, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Salida, CO is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Teller County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Rock and Salida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Salida.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fillmore Street
692 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fillmore Street West
71 m · 8 sec
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Continue on West Fillmore Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street
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Continue on Fontmore Road
1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road
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Continue on West Fontanero Street
1403 ft · 34 sec · West Fontanero Street
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Turn left onto North 31st Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North 31st Street
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Turn sharp right onto West Cimarron Street
927 ft · 20 sec · West Cimarron Street
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Continue on Midland Expressway
15.7 mi · 24 min · Midland Expressway
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Keep slight right
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.7 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Mesa Lane
827 ft · 24 sec · Mesa Lane
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Turn left onto Crestone Avenue
847 ft · 23 sec · Crestone Avenue
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Continue on Crestone Avenue
1632 ft · 47 sec · Crestone Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poncha Boulevard
92 m · 14 sec · Poncha Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
567 ft · 16 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto I Street
46 m · 7 sec · I Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · I Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and Salida.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Midland Expressway
Keep slight right
45.3 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Castle Rock and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Salida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Salida?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Castle Rock and 74.9 miles from Salida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Castle Rock and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Salida.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland Park
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 Woodland Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Salida. Straight-line distance: 84.37 mi (135.78 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 Salida
City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.5347200, -105.9989000 |
| Altitude | 2159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salida (-105.9989, 38.53472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.53 | $39.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $21.56 | $43.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.18 | $46.37 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
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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