How far is Castle Rock, CO from The Pinery, CO?
The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to The Pinery, CO is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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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.
Census-designated place in Elbert County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Rock and The Pinery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and The Pinery.
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Start on North Cantril Street
837 ft · 31 sec · North Cantril Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 5th Street
1259 ft · 24 sec · 5th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street
828 ft · 17 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on East State Highway 86
5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 86
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Turn left onto North State Highway 83
4.6 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 83
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Turn right onto North Pinery Parkway
857 ft · 26 sec · North Pinery Parkway
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Mountain View Drive
126 m · 23 sec · Mountain View Drive
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and The Pinery.
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.
East State Highway 86
Continue on East State Highway 86
5.03 mi · 00h 07m
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 The Pinery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to The Pinery?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Ponderosa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Castle Rock and 6.5 miles from The Pinery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 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 The Pinery.
Stop Ideas Near Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and The Pinery. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.95 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 The Pinery
Census designated place
| Population | 10,517 |
| Coordinates | 39.4552700, -104.7344200 |
| Altitude | 1904 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Pinery (-104.73442, 39.45527)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
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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