Origin
Castle Rock, CO
Morning in Castle Rock on Saturday
Local time
9:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Rock, CO to Glendale, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Rock, CO
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Glendale, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
The drive from Castle Rock, CO to Glendale, CO covers 24.7 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, South Colorado Boulevard, North Wilcox Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 24.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and South Colorado Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.3 miles on I 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and South Colorado Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Street
Enter roundabout onto 3rd Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward CO 2: Colorado Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 204
Toward CO 2: Colorado Boulevard
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CO 2: South Colorado Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward CO 2: South Colorado Boulevard
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CO 2 North: Colorado Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CO 2 North: Colorado Boulevard
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
East Kentucky Avenue
Turn right onto East Kentucky Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 21.3 mi | 23m |
| South Colorado Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Wilcox Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Kentucky Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Cherry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Cantril Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Exposition Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 21.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock, CO and Glendale, CO.
1
Start on North Cantril Street
90 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Cantril Street
2
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Continue on 3rd Street
442 ft
·
17 sec
·
3rd Street
4
Turn right onto North Wilcox Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wilcox Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 25 North
6
Merge onto I 25
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 204
Toward CO 2: Colorado Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward CO 2: South Colorado Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
335 ft
·
10 sec
Toward CO 2 North: Colorado Boulevard
10
Turn straight onto CO 2
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Colorado Boulevard
11
Turn right onto East Kentucky Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Kentucky Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto South Cherry Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Cherry Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto East Exposition Avenue
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Exposition Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East Exposition Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Glendale, CO
Morning in Glendale on Saturday
Local time
9:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 Castle Rock, CO to Glendale, CO covers 24.7 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, South Colorado Boulevard, North Wilcox Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Castle Rock, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.72 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Castle Rock, CO to Glendale, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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