Origin
Aurora, CO
Late night in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
2:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, CO to Castlewood, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, CO
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Castlewood, CO
Liudmyla Shalimova
Trip Overview
The drive from Aurora, CO to Castlewood, CO covers 13.7 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Zion Street, Vaughn Street, East 6th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 13.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Zion Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Aurora, CO to Castlewood, CO is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aurora, CO to Castlewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Zion Street | — | — |
| Vaughn Street | — | — |
| East 6th Avenue | — | — |
| I 225 South | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| South Valley Highway | — | — |
| CO 88 | — | — |
| East Arapahoe Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Zion Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, CO and Castlewood, CO.
1
Start on North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
27 sec
·
North Zion Street
3
Turn left onto Vaughn Street
256 ft
·
18 sec
·
Vaughn Street
4
Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 225 South
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 225 South
6
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
9 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 25 South: Colorado Springs
8
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
9
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Valley Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward CO 88: Arapahoe Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
CO 88: Arapahoe Road
11
Turn right onto East Arapahoe Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Arapahoe Road
12
Turn left onto South Uinta Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Uinta Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tamarac Court
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Tamarac Court
14
Turn right onto East Fremont Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Fremont Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Castlewood, CO
Late night in Castlewood on Thursday
Local time
2:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aurora, CO to Castlewood, CO covers 13.7 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Zion Street, Vaughn Street, East 6th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Aurora, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Aurora, CO to Castlewood, CO is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aurora, CO to Castlewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aurora, CO to Castlewood, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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