Origin
Evans, CO
Afternoon in Evans on Monday
Local time
12:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evans, CO to Castle Rock, CO
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
86.2 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Rock, CO
Peter Mayer
Trip Overview
The drive from Evans, CO to Castle Rock, CO covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 37th Street, Highway 85, Highway 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.1 miles from Evans, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 86.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
37th 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 Evans, CO to Castle Rock, CO is easy. At 1h 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 Evans, CO to Castle Rock, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 37th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 34 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 49 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| E470 Toll South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| E-470 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
37th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evans, CO and Castle Rock, CO.
1
Start on State Street
341 ft
·
24 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto 37th Street
299 ft
·
6 sec
·
37th Street
3
Turn right onto Highway 85
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 85
4
Keep slight right to continue on Highway 85
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Highway 85
5
Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 34
6
Turn right onto County Road 49
20 mi
·
23 min
·
County Road 49
7
Take the ramp right toward I 76 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 76 West
8
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
15 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
E470 Toll South: Limon
10
Merge slight left onto E-470
35 mi
·
35 min
·
E-470
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 25 South: Colorado Springs
13
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road
15
Turn left onto East Wolfensberger Road
433 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Wolfensberger Road
16
Continue on North Wilcox Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wilcox Street
17
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
5th Street
18
Turn right onto North Cantril Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Cantril Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.1 miles from Evans, CO, or about 43m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Castle Rock, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Evans, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Evans, CO
This is one driving day of about 86.2 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Evans, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.1 mi from Evans, CO · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Evans, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Castle Rock, CO
The final approach into Castle Rock, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Castle Rock, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.06 one way
$26.12 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| premium | $4.43 | $15.04 | $30.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.15 | $38.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.05 | $4.14 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.07 | $5.52 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 Rock, CO
Afternoon in Castle Rock on Monday
Local time
12:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 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 Evans, CO to Castle Rock, CO covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 37th Street, Highway 85, Highway 34. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.1 miles from Evans, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.06 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 Evans, CO to Castle Rock, CO is easy. At 1h 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 Evans, CO to Castle Rock, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Evans, CO to Castle Rock, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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