How far is Greeley, CO from Castle Pines, CO?
The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Castle Pines, CO is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeley and Castle Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Castle Pines.
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Start on 19th Avenue
80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
602 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 21st Avenue
151 m · 29 sec · 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 18th Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · 18th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 18th Street
825 ft · 13 sec · East 18th Street
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Continue on East 18th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street
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Turn right onto County Road 49
21.9 mi · 26 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
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 Greeley and Castle Pines.
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.
Sunny leaving Greeley 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 Greeley to Castle Pines?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 44.6 miles from Greeley and 44.6 miles from Castle Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greeley and Mostly Cloudy near Castle Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Broomfield City Council
Municipal Court Park
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Castle Pines. Straight-line distance: 67.42 mi (108.51 km).
#1 Greeley
The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.
| Population | 108,958 |
| Coordinates | 40.4233100, -104.7091300 |
| Altitude | 1425 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.86 | $25.73 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
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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