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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.23 mi
01h 27m
Flight
69.92 mi
112.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.92 mi
Kilometers
112.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.23 mi
Kilometers
138.77 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM MDT
Return by in Evans
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive Castle Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Brighton
CO

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Evans
45.7 mi
00h 43m
To Castle Rock
40.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 28 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    104 m · 24 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 37th Street

    91 m · 6 sec · 37th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 85

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 85

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 85

    3092 ft · 57 sec · Highway 85

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 34

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 49

    20 mi · 23 min · County Road 49

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West

    901 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    35.1 mi · 35 min · E-470

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Wolfensberger Road

    132 m · 21 sec · East Wolfensberger Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Wilcox Street

    2093 ft · 1 min · North Wilcox Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    979 ft · 37 sec · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Cantril Street

    837 ft · 29 sec · North Cantril Street

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E-470
35.1 mi · 41%
County Road 49
20 mi · 23%
I 76 West
15.9 mi · 18%
I 25 South
12.5 mi · 14%
Highway 34
4.2 mi · 5%
Highway 85
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 43m from Evans
Leave By
3:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Aurora Municipal Center
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Aurora Municipal Center

Aurora , CO
15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

30 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

31 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 69.92 mi (112.53 km).

Evans

#1 Evans

Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado

Population23,183
Coordinates40.3763700, -104.6921900
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Castle Rock

#2 Castle Rock

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

Population70,567
Coordinates39.3722100, -104.8560900
Altitude1897
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-104.692611, 40.376519)
End: Cantril Street (-104.856315, 39.3722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.52 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
6.08 gal · 23.04 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evans and Castle Rock. The current time is 18:39:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.