How far is Centennial, CO from Castle Rock, CO?
Fastest route
The directions from Centennial, Colorado, USA to Castle Rock, Colorado, USA are as follows:
Directions
- 🚗 Head west on E Dry Creek Rd for 144 ft.
- 🚗 Use the left 2 lanes to turn left to merge onto I-25 S and continue for 14.1 mi.
- 🚗 Take exit 182 for Wilcox St/Wolfensberger Rd and continue for 0.2 mi.
- 🚗 Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Wilcox St/E Wolfensberger Rd and continue for 0.5 mi.
- 🚗 Turn left onto Fifth St and continue for 0.2 mi.
- 🚗 Turn right onto Cantril St and continue for 0.2 mi.
- 🚗 Arrive at Castle Rock, Colorado, USA.
Tips & Suggestions
- Follow the signs for I-25 S to reach Castle Rock efficiently.
- Be aware of any ongoing traffic conditions that may affect the travel time.
- Check for any alternative routes or updates using a navigation app or website.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Castle Rock.
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Start on the route
151 m · 41 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Panorama Circle
536 ft · 23 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn right onto South Chester Street
117 m · 15 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
758 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
1814 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
13.7 mi · 15 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East Wolfensberger Road
132 m · 21 sec · East Wolfensberger Road
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Continue on North Wilcox Street
2093 ft · 1 min · North Wilcox Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
979 ft · 37 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Cantril Street
837 ft · 29 sec · North Cantril Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cantril Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Castle Rock.
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.
South Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
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 leaving Centennial and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Castle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Centennial and 7.8 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centennial and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Aurora City Water Resources
Greenwood Village City Hall
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Pines.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 14.34 mi (23.08 km).
#1 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 110,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.5791600, -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Rock
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
| Population | 70,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.3722100, -104.8560900 |
| Altitude | 1897 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cantril Street (-104.856315, 39.3722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
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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