How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Castle Pines, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Castle Pines, CO is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 El Paso County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Castle Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Castle Pines.
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Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
1110 ft · 48 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cascade Avenue
1003 ft · 43 sec · North Cascade Avenue
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Turn left onto West Bijou Street
1242 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25
2010 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
38.7 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Happy Canyon Road
1504 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Happy Canyon Road
874 ft · 18 sec · Happy Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lagae Road
4 m · 1 sec · Lagae Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lagae Road
1834 ft · 57 sec · Lagae Road
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Turn left onto Chase Lane
1.2 km · 3 min · Chase Lane
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Continue on Lagae Road
1173 ft · 52 sec · Lagae Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Country Club Drive
762 ft · 34 sec · Country Club Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Castle Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
38.7 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Sunny near Castle Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Castle Pines?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Woodmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Colorado Springs and 23.6 miles from Castle Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Castle Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmoor
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 Woodmoor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Castle Pines. Straight-line distance: 43.31 mi (69.7 km).
#1 Colorado Springs
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
| Population | 482,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.8338800, -104.8213600 |
| Altitude | 1832 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Pines
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 11,664 |
| Coordinates | 39.4580400, -104.8960900 |
| Altitude | 1999 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Pines (-104.89609, 39.45804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
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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