Origin
Castle Rock, CO
Afternoon in Castle Rock on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Rock, CO to Castle Pines, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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Castle Pines, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Castle Rock, CO to Castle Pines, CO covers 7.4 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Street, North Wilcox Street, I 25 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 14m drive with frequent turns across 7.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
3rd 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Castle Rock, CO to Castle Pines, CO is easy. At 14m 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 Castle Rock, CO to Castle Pines, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| North Wilcox Street | — | — |
| I 25 North | — | — |
| Happy Canyon Road | — | — |
| Lagae Road | — | — |
| Chase Lane | — | — |
| Country Club Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock, CO and Castle Pines, CO.
1
Start on North Cantril Street
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Cantril Street
2
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Street
443 ft
·
18 sec
·
3rd Street
4
Turn right onto North Wilcox Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wilcox Street
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 25 North
6
Merge slight left
4.5 mi
·
4 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Happy Canyon Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Happy Canyon Road
8
Turn left onto Happy Canyon Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Happy Canyon Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lagae Road
13 ft
·
Lagae Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Lagae Road
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lagae Road
11
Turn left onto Chase Lane
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Chase Lane
12
Continue on Lagae Road
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lagae Road
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Country Club Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Country Club Drive
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.23 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Castle Pines, CO
Afternoon in Castle Pines on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
76°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
3 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
14m 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 Castle Pines, CO covers 7.4 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Street, North Wilcox Street, I 25 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 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 $1.11 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 Castle Rock, CO to Castle Pines, CO is easy. At 14m 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 Castle Rock, CO to Castle Pines, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Castle Rock, CO to Castle Pines, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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