How far is Columbine, CO from Castle Rock, CO?
The driving distance from Columbine, CO to Castle Rock, CO is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbine and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbine and Castle Rock.
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Start on South Newland Street
626 ft · 30 sec · South Newland Street
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Turn right onto West Roxbury Place
756 ft · 33 sec · West Roxbury Place
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Turn left onto South Pierce Street
2071 ft · 43 sec · South Pierce Street
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Turn left onto West Ken Caryl Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ken Caryl Avenue
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Continue on West Mineral Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Mineral Avenue
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Turn right onto South Santa Fe Drive
17.4 mi · 25 min · South Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto Front Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Front Street
1428 ft · 39 sec · Front Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Front Street
57 m · 8 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
66 m · 9 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 Columbine 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 Santa Fe Drive
Turn right onto South Santa Fe Drive
17.4 mi · 00h 25m
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 Columbine 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 Columbine to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Roxborough Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Columbine and 10.9 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbine and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Roxborough Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Greenwood Village City Hall
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roxborough Park.
Pine Junction, CO
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbine and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 18.74 mi (30.16 km).
#1 Columbine
School shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on 20 April 1999
| Population | 24,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5877700, -105.0694300 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
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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