Castle Rock, CO Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Castle Rock, CO is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 155 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Castle Rock, CO head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
397.9 mi
Cortez, CO
Quickest Drive
14m
Castle Pines, CO
Plan Around Castle Rock, CO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Castle Rock, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Castle Rock, CO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Castle Rock, CO
Driving from Castle Rock, CO
On average, trips departing from Castle Rock, CO run 155 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 9m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 398 miles (8h 22m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Castle Rock, CO include Cortez, CO (397.9 mi, 8h 22m), Delta, CO (302.2 mi, 5h 49m), Wellington, CO (97.4 mi, 1h 49m), Fort Lupton, CO (57.4 mi, 1h 14m), and Dacono, CO (56.3 mi, 1h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 155-mile drive from Castle Rock, CO, expect to burn about 6.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Castle Rock, CO and 3 routes heading into Castle Rock, CO, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 398 miles.
The longest mapped route from Castle Rock, CO covers 398 miles and takes approximately 8h 22m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.
The average route from Castle Rock, CO runs about 155 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Castle Rock, CO include Cortez, CO, Delta, CO, Wellington, CO and Fort Lupton, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Castle Rock, CO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
76,614
Median Income
$143,031
Median Home Value
$621,700
Median Age
35.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Castle Rock, CO at a Glance
Founded
1874
Elevation
6,224 ft
Area
34 mi²
Notable People from Castle Rock, CO
A sampling of people born in Castle Rock, CO.
Christian McCaffrey
1996
American football player (born 1996)
Edward Seidensticker
1921–2007
American Japanologist (1921–2007)
Ann Strother
1983
American basketball player-coach
Will Owen
1995
American racing driver
Max McCaffrey
1994
American football player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Castle Rock, CO.
Castle Rock Depot
railway station in Castle Rock, Colorado
City data from Wikidata (Q994457), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Castle Rock, CO
Castle Rock is a town of about 81,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of Douglas County, the town lies 26 miles (42 km) south-southeast of Denver.
1 Rock Park, 1710 Front St, ☏ +1 303 814-7444. (updated Jan 2018) 2 Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum, 420 Elbert St, ☏ +1 303-814-3164. (updated Jul 2020)
1 Castle Rock Zip Line Tours, 1375 Plum Creek Pkwy, ☏ +1 720 733-9477. (updated Jan 2018)
1 Pegasus on the Square, 313 Jerry St, ☏ +1 303 688-6746. Excellent selection of international food. 2 Crave Real Burgers, 3982 Limelight Ave, ☏ +1 303 814-2829. (updated Jan 2018) 3 Union Bistro, 3 Wilcox St, ☏ +1 303 688-8159. (updated Jan 2018) 4 Guadalajara Restaurant, 150 Wolfensberger Rd, ☏ +1 303 660-6299. (updated Jan 2018) 5 B & B Cafe, 322 Wilcox St, ☏ +1 720 733-7827. Breakfast and lunch only. (updated Feb 2023)
1 Best Western Plus Castle Rock, 595 Genoa Way, ☏ +1 303 814-8800. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. The Best Western Castle Rock Hotel features 70 air-conditioned Guest Rooms and Suites on four hotel floors. (updated Jan 2018) 2 Holiday Inn Express and Suites Castle Rock, 654 Genoa Way, ☏ +1 303 688-0888, toll-free: +1 877 859-5095. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Jan 2018) 3 Days Inn & Suites Castle Rock, 4691 Castleton Way, ☏ +1 303 814-5825. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jan 2018) 4 La Quinta Inn & Suites Castle Rock, 884 Park St, ☏ +1 303 660-2230. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Jan 2018) 5 Comfort Suites Castle Rock, 4755 Castleton Way, ☏ +1 303 814-9999. (updated Jan 2018) 6 Hampton Inn Castle Rock, 4830 Castleton Way, ☏ +1 303 660-9800. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jan 2018)
Travel tips adapted from Castle Rock on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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