How far is Castle Rock, CO from Woodland Park, CO?

The driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Woodland Park, CO is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.84 mi
01h 11m
Flight
28.27 mi
45.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.27 mi
Kilometers
45.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.84 mi
Kilometers
89.87 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland Park
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM MDT
Return by in Castle Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Rock
2026-04-22T20:53
Arrive Woodland Park
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Rock
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gleneagle
CO

Census designated place

From Castle Rock
28 mi
00h 35m
To Woodland Park
27.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 28 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Rock and Woodland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Woodland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Cantril Street

    27 m · 8 sec · North Cantril Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    641 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Street

    135 m · 21 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Wilcox Street

    1119 ft · 38 sec · North Wilcox Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Wilcox Street

    12 m · 1 sec · South Wilcox Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Wilcox Street

    1432 ft · 53 sec · South Wilcox Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Plum Creek Parkway

    981 ft · 35 sec · West Plum Creek Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    860 ft · 29 sec · Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 25 South

    1440 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Fillmore Street

    692 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Fillmore Street West

    71 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Fillmore Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Fontmore Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Fontanero Street

    1403 ft · 34 sec · West Fontanero Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 31st Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 31st Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto West Cimarron Street

    927 ft · 20 sec · West Cimarron Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Midland Expressway

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Midland Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    80 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    30 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock and Woodland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
32.6 mi · 58%
Midland Expressway
15.4 mi · 28%
Monument Valley Freeway
3.32 mi · 6%
West Fillmore Street
1.45 mi · 3%
North 31st Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Fontmore Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
00h 35m from Castle Rock
Leave By
4:08 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Castle Rock and Sunny near Woodland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Woodland Park?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Castle Rock and 27.9 miles from Woodland Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 4:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castle Rock and Sunny near Woodland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gleneagle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gleneagle.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

24 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

68 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

80 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Woodland Park. Straight-line distance: 28.27 mi (45.49 km).

Castle Rock

#1 Castle Rock

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

Population70,567
Coordinates39.3722100, -104.8560900
Altitude1897
CountryUnited States
Woodland Park

#2 Woodland Park

City in Teller County, Colorado, United States of America

Population8,151
Coordinates38.9938800, -105.0569300
Altitude2585
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Rock (-104.85609, 39.37221)
End: Woodland Park (-105.05693, 38.99388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.57
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.29 $14.57
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.05 $16.09
Premium $4.39 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $4.74 $9.33 $18.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Rock and Woodland Park. The current time is 20:53:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.