How far is Littleton, CO from Castle Rock, CO?
The driving distance from Littleton, CO to Castle Rock, CO is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Littleton and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Littleton and Castle Rock.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Nevada Street
58 m · 15 sec · South Nevada Street
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Turn left onto West Alamo Avenue
1117 ft · 24 sec · West Alamo Avenue
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Continue on West Littleton Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Littleton Boulevard
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Broadway
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Turn left onto CO 470 East
1968 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Denver, Colorado Springs
834 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2960 ft · 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 Littleton and Castle Rock.
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.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Littleton and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Chance T-storms near Castle Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Littleton to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Lone Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Littleton and 9.8 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Littleton and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Chance T-storms near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Tree
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Aurora Municipal Center
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lone Tree.
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Union Station
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Littleton and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 18.73 mi (30.14 km).
#1 Littleton
A city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 46,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.6133200, -105.0166500 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
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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