How far is Commerce City, CO from Castle Pines, CO?
The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Castle Pines, CO is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Castle Pines.
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Start on the route
732 ft · 56 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dexter Street
722 ft · 34 sec · Dexter Street
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Turn right
45 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 60th Avenue
61 m · 15 sec · East 60th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Vasquez Boulevard
1.1 km · 50 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North Colorado Boulevard
7.8 mi · 17 min · North Colorado Boulevard
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Continue on South Colorado Boulevard
702 ft · 17 sec · South Colorado Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colo Springs
1240 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
16.7 mi · 18 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Happy Canyon Road
1582 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Happy Canyon Road
134 m · 9 sec · East 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 Commerce City and Castle Pines.
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
16.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 Commerce City 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 Commerce City to Castle Pines?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Castlewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Commerce City and 13.9 miles from Castle Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 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 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Commerce City and Sunny near Castle Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Castlewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castlewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Castle Pines. Straight-line distance: 24.28 mi (39.08 km).
#1 Commerce City
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 60,336 |
| Coordinates | 39.8083200, -104.9338700 |
| Altitude | 1572 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
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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