How far is Loveland, CO from Castle Pines, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Castle Pines, CO is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Castle Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Castle Pines.
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Start on East 6th Street
40 m · 10 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Southeast
3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast
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Continue on East State Highway 402
2084 ft · 42 sec · East State Highway 402
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
2404 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
31 mi · 38 min · North Valley Highway
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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 Loveland and Castle Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Loveland 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 Loveland to Castle Pines?
The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Northglenn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Loveland and 37.7 miles from Castle Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Loveland and Rain And Snow near Castle Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Northglenn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Castle Pines. Straight-line distance: 65.62 mi (105.6 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
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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