How far is Evans, CO from Castle Rock, CO?
The driving distance from Evans, CO to Castle Rock, CO is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evans and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evans and Castle Rock.
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Start on State Street
104 m · 24 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 37th Street
91 m · 6 sec · 37th Street
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Turn right onto Highway 85
1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 85
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 85
3092 ft · 57 sec · Highway 85
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34
4.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 34
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Turn right onto County Road 49
20 mi · 23 min · County Road 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 76 West
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
35.1 mi · 35 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
11.7 mi · 12 min
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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 Evans and Castle Rock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
E-470
Merge slight left onto E-470
35.1 mi · 00h 35m
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 Evans 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 Evans to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Evans and 40.5 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evans and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
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Town Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 69.92 mi (112.53 km).
#1 Evans
Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado
| Population | 23,183 |
| Coordinates | 40.3763700, -104.6921900 |
| Altitude | 1418 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.42 | $24.83 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
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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