How far is Manitou Springs, CO from Castle Rock, CO?
The driving distance from Manitou Springs, CO to Castle Rock, CO is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manitou Springs and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manitou Springs and Castle Rock.
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Start on the route
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cañon Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · Cañon Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
831 ft · 35 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
28 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Manitou Avenue
146 m · 22 sec · Manitou Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Manitou Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Manitou Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Midland Expressway
1.6 km · 1 min · Midland Expressway
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Continue on West Cimarron Street
939 ft · 27 sec · West Cimarron Street
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Turn sharp left onto South 31st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South 31st Street
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Turn right onto West Fontanero Street
1403 ft · 32 sec · West Fontanero Street
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Continue on Fontmore Road
1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road
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Continue on West Fillmore Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 25
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
32.5 mi · 33 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plum Creek Parkway
1960 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto West Plum Creek Parkway
719 ft · 27 sec · West Plum Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto South Wilcox Street
1431 ft · 49 sec · South Wilcox Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Wilcox Street
16 m · 1 sec · North Wilcox Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wilcox Street
1123 ft · 42 sec · North Wilcox Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
105 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Street
728 ft · 25 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Cantril Street
27 m · 3 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 Manitou Springs and Castle Rock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
32.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manitou Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Castle Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manitou Springs to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Manitou Springs and 26.3 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manitou Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Monument
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monument.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manitou Springs and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 35.56 mi (57.23 km).
#1 Manitou Springs
City in Colorado
| Population | 5,461 |
| Coordinates | 38.8597100, -104.9172000 |
| Altitude | 1938 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
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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