How far is Cherry Hills Village, CO from Castle Rock, CO?
The driving distance from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Castle Rock, CO is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Douglas 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 Cherry Hills Village and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hills Village and Castle Rock.
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Start on South University Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · South University Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Hampden Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Hampden Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 25 South
1777 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
19.2 mi · 21 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 Cherry Hills Village 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
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cherry Hills Village 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 Cherry Hills Village to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Lone Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Cherry Hills Village and 11.7 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cherry Hills Village and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Tree
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Aurora City Water Resources
Aurora Municipal Center
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lone Tree.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Hills Village and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 19.41 mi (31.24 km).
#1 Cherry Hills Village
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,620 |
| Coordinates | 39.6416500, -104.9594300 |
| Altitude | 1654 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
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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