Origin
Lone Tree, CO
Afternoon in Lone Tree on Thursday
Local time
3:56 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lone Tree, CO to Castle Rock, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lone Tree, CO
Volker Thimm
Castle Rock, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lone Tree, CO to Castle Rock, CO covers 14 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, South Yosemite Street, East Lincoln Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 14 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and South Yosemite Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.4 miles on I 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and South Yosemite Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Yosemite 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 14 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (South Yosemite Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Yosemite Street
Turn sharp right onto South Yosemite Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 10.4 mi | 10m |
| South Yosemite Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Wilcox Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Cantril Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Wolfensberger Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 10.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Tree, CO and Castle Rock, CO.
1
Start on this road
455 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp right onto South Yosemite Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Yosemite Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 25
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 182
Toward Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto East Wolfensberger Road
432 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Wolfensberger Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on North Wilcox Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wilcox Street
9
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
5th Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto North Cantril Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Cantril Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Cantril Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:56 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
4 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
19m 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 Lone Tree, CO to Castle Rock, CO covers 14 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, South Yosemite Street, East Lincoln Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Lone Tree, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (South Yosemite Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lone Tree, CO to Castle Rock, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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