Origin
Castle Pines, CO
Late night in Castle Pines on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Pines, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Pines, CO
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Trip Overview
This straightforward, 47.4-mile drive from Castle Pines, CO, to Colorado Springs, CO, is easily manageable in about 56 minutes. It's primarily an interstate journey, with 94% of the route on highways like I 25 and Monument Valley Freeway. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfect as a day trip with no need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $7, making it an economical option. Since both destinations are within the Mountain West region, you'll experience consistent scenery throughout this segment of your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 38.5 mi | 39m |
| Monument Valley Freeway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Chase Lane | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Lagae Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Kiowa Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Kiowa Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Bijou Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Happy Canyon Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 38.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Pines, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on Country Club Parkway
283 ft
·
12 sec
·
Country Club Parkway
2
Continue on Country Club Drive
479 ft
·
24 sec
·
Country Club Drive
3
Turn left onto Lagae Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Lagae Road
4
Turn slight right onto Chase Lane
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Chase Lane
5
Turn right onto Lagae Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Lagae Road
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 33
315 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Happy Canyon Road
7
Continue on CR 33
326 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Happy Canyon Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
9
Merge onto I 25
39 mi
·
39 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 25
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 142
Toward Bijou Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
495 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 25: Downtown
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Bijou Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on West Kiowa Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Kiowa Street
15
Continue on East Kiowa Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kiowa Street
16
Turn right onto North Weber Street
490 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Weber Street
17
Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
East Pikes Peak Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Castle Pines, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Lagae Road
Turn right onto Lagae Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
46.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Bijou Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142
Toward Bijou Street
8
46.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 25: Downtown
5
46.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
West Bijou Street
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.14 one way
$14.28 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Colorado Springs, CO
Late night in Colorado Springs on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
32 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
56m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 47.4-mile drive, with 94% of the route on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion on I 25, including a continuous stretch of 38.5 miles. The drive primarily utilizes I 25 and Monument Valley Freeway, offering a consistent, fast-paced travel profile. While largely interstate, the transition between these main arteries should feel smooth, maintaining momentum for the duration of the 56-minute trip.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.5 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Monument Valley Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Lagae Road.
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 47.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.1 miles (Lagae Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.5 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Colorado Springs, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Lagae Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colorado Springs, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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