How far is Longmont, CO from Castle Pines, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Castle Pines, CO is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.52 mi
01h 18m
Flight
50.2 mi
80.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.2 mi
Kilometers
80.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.52 mi
Kilometers
99 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 AM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Sat, Apr 18, 1:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-04-17T22:42
Arrive Castle Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longmont
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
Twin Lakes
CO

City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Longmont
30.8 mi
00h 39m
To Castle Pines
30.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Friday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NNE
Destination
44°F
Friday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Castle Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Castle Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1025 ft · 47 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Collyer Street

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Collyer Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 25 South

    2690 ft · 1 min · West I 25 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    11.9 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    31 mi · 38 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Happy Canyon Road

    1582 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Happy Canyon Road

    134 m · 9 sec · East Happy Canyon Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lagae Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Lagae Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Lagae Road

    1834 ft · 57 sec · Lagae Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chase Lane

    1.2 km · 3 min · Chase Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on Lagae Road

    1173 ft · 52 sec · Lagae Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Country Club Drive

    762 ft · 34 sec · Country Club Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmont and Castle Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
40.4 mi · 66%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.9 mi · 19%
Highway 119
3.02 mi · 5%
3rd Avenue
1.78 mi · 3%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3%
Chase Lane
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

31 mi · 00h 38m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Lakes
00h 39m from Longmont
Leave By
3:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Longmont and Rain And Snow near Castle Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Castle Pines?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Twin Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Longmont and 30.8 miles from Castle Pines.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Longmont and Rain And Snow near Castle Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Lakes

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 Twin Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 2.6 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 Twin Lakes.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

8 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

35 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

39 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Castle Pines. Straight-line distance: 50.2 mi (80.79 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Castle Pines

#2 Castle Pines

City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

Population11,664
Coordinates39.4580400, -104.8960900
Altitude1999
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Castle Pines (-104.89609, 39.45804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.02
Round trip
$16.05
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.02 $16.05
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.86 $17.72
Premium $4.39 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $4.74 $10.28 $20.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Longmont and Castle Pines. The current time is 22:42:49.

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.