Origin
Glendale, CO
Afternoon in Glendale on Thursday
Local time
2:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, CO to Castle Rock, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25 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 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
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.
Glendale, CO
Jacob Moore
Castle Rock, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glendale, CO to Castle Rock, CO covers 25 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 South Valley Highway, South Colorado Boulevard, South Cherry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on South Valley Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 25 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Cherry Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East Mississippi Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 25 / South Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Cherry Street
Turn left onto South Cherry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Mississippi Avenue
Turn right onto East Mississippi Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 25 / South Valley Highway
Merge onto I 25 / South Valley Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 182
Toward Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Highway | 21.8 mi | 24m |
| South Colorado Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Cherry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Wilcox Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Mississippi Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Cantril Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Wolfensberger Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Valley Highway
— 21.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, CO and Castle Rock, CO.
1
Start on East Exposition Avenue
14 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Exposition Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Cherry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cherry Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto East Mississippi Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Mississippi Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto CO 2
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Colorado Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CO 2
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Colorado Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 25 South: Colo Springs
7
Merge onto I 25
22 mi
·
24 min
·
South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 182
Toward Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto East Wolfensberger Road
432 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Wolfensberger Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on North Wilcox Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wilcox Street
11
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
5th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto North Cantril Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Cantril Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Cantril Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.53 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
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
Castle Rock, CO
Afternoon in Castle Rock on Thursday
Local time
2:32 PM
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
27 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
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 Glendale, CO to Castle Rock, CO covers 25 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Valley Highway, South Colorado Boulevard, South Cherry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Glendale, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.77 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 25 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East Mississippi Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 25 / South Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glendale, CO to Castle Rock, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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