Origin
Cherry Hills Village, CO
Morning in Cherry Hills Village on Thursday
Local time
9:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Castle Rock, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherry Hills Village, CO
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Castle Rock, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Castle Rock, CO covers 23.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Hampden Avenue, I 25 South, South Valley Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 27m drive with frequent turns across 23.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Hampden Avenue 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 Cherry Hills Village, CO to Castle Rock, CO is easy. At 27m 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 Cherry Hills Village, CO to Castle Rock, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Hampden Avenue | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| South Valley Highway | — | — |
| Wilcox Street | — | — |
| East Wolfensberger Road | — | — |
| North Wilcox Street | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| North Cantril Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Hampden Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hills Village, CO and Castle Rock, CO.
1
Start on South University Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Boulevard
2
Turn right onto East Hampden Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Hampden Avenue
3
Take the exit straight toward I 25 South
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 25 South
4
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
19 mi
·
20 min
·
South Valley Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road
6
Turn left onto East Wolfensberger Road
433 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Wolfensberger Road
7
Continue on North Wilcox Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wilcox Street
8
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
5th Street
9
Turn right onto North Cantril Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Cantril Street
10
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Rock, CO
Morning in Castle Rock on Thursday
Local time
9:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°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
6 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
27m 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 Cherry Hills Village, CO to Castle Rock, CO covers 23.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Hampden Avenue, I 25 South, South Valley Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Cherry Hills Village, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.54 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 Cherry Hills Village, CO to Castle Rock, CO is easy. At 27m 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 Cherry Hills Village, CO to Castle Rock, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Castle Rock, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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