How far is Denver International Airport, CO from Castle Pines, CO?
The driving distance from Denver International Airport, CO to Castle Pines, CO is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arapahoe 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 Denver International Airport and Castle Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver International Airport and Castle Pines.
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Start on Terminal East Departures
2634 ft · 2 min · Terminal East Departures
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Continue on Terminal East Exit
2236 ft · 38 sec · Terminal East Exit
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Continue on Peña Boulevard
4.1 mi · 5 min · Peña Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Colorado Springs
2678 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
26.8 mi · 27 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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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 Denver International Airport 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.
E-470
Merge slight left onto E-470
26.8 mi · 00h 27m
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 Denver International Airport and Mostly Cloudy near Castle Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver International Airport to Castle Pines?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Foxfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Denver International Airport and 21.2 miles from Castle Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denver International Airport and Mostly Cloudy near Castle Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Foxfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Aurora Municipal Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foxfield.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver International Airport and Castle Pines. Straight-line distance: 30.12 mi (48.48 km).
#1 Denver International Airport
Airport in Denver, Colorado, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8589100, -104.6732600 |
| Altitude | 1637 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.05 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $7.14 | $14.29 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
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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