Origin
Castle Rock, CO
Afternoon in Castle Rock on Thursday
Local time
12:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Rock, CO to Cimarron Hills, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
43.2 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Castle Rock, CO to Cimarron Hills, CO covers 43.2 miles and takes about 53m 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, South Wilcox Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 53m drive with frequent turns across 43.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 Cimarron Hills, CO is easy. At 53m 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 Cimarron Hills, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| North Wilcox Street | — | — |
| South Wilcox Street | — | — |
| West Plum Creek Parkway | — | — |
| Frontage Road | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| Interquest Parkway | — | — |
| North Powers Boulevard | — | — |
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 Cimarron Hills, 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
·
21 sec
·
3rd Street
4
Turn left onto North Wilcox Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Wilcox Street
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Wilcox Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Wilcox Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto South Wilcox Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Wilcox Street
7
Turn right onto West Plum Creek Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Plum Creek Parkway
8
Turn left onto Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Frontage Road
9
Take the ramp left toward I 25 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 25 South
10
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
27 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Interquest Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interquest Parkway
12
Continue on Interquest Parkway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Interquest Parkway
13
Turn right onto North Powers Boulevard
10 mi
·
13 min
·
North Powers Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Constitution Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Constitution Avenue
15
Turn right onto Peterson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Peterson Road
16
Turn left onto Palmer Park Boulevard
522 ft
·
13 sec
·
Palmer Park Boulevard
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Castle Rock, CO · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Castle Rock, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cimarron Hills, CO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cimarron Hills, CO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.51 one way
$13.02 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $4.39 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Cimarron Hills, CO
Afternoon in Cimarron Hills on Thursday
Local time
12:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°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
1 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
53m 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 Cimarron Hills, CO covers 43.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Street, North Wilcox Street, South Wilcox Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 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 $6.51 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 Cimarron Hills, CO is easy. At 53m 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 Cimarron Hills, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Castle Rock, CO to Cimarron Hills, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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