How far is Salida, CO from Castle Rock, CO?
The driving distance from Salida, CO to Castle Rock, CO is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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.
City in Teller County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salida and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salida and Castle Rock.
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Start on I Street
46 m · 9 sec · I Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
567 ft · 17 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Poncha Boulevard
92 m · 13 sec · Poncha Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crestone Avenue
2478 ft · 1 min · Crestone Avenue
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Turn right onto North Grant Street
74 m · 6 sec · North Grant Street
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Continue on Mesa Lane
585 ft · 18 sec · Mesa Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
1151 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
73.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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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 Salida and Castle Rock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
73.8 mi · 01h 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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Salida and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Castle Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salida to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Woodland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Salida and 82.6 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 1:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Salida and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland Park
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 Woodland Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salida and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 84.37 mi (135.78 km).
#1 Salida
City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.5347200, -105.9989000 |
| Altitude | 2159 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $22.71 | $45.41 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $24.41 | $48.83 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
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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