Origin
Castle Pines, CO
Afternoon in Castle Pines on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Pines, CO to Lakewood, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Lakewood, CO
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Trip Overview
This 29.4-mile drive from Castle Pines to Lakewood, Colorado, is a straightforward 41-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on major roadways, with 82% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, making it a very budget-friendly option. Given its short duration and focus on highway travel, no overnight stop is necessary. This route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a quick connection between two points in Colorado.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| West 6th Avenue Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Wadsworth Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Chase Lane | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Lagae Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Happy Canyon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 6 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 21.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Pines, CO and Lakewood, 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
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Happy Canyon Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 25 North
9
Merge onto I 25
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 209A-B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 209B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6
14
Merge onto US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 6th Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto CO 121
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wadsworth Boulevard
17
Continue on CO 121
369 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
CO 121
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 27.7 — 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
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 25 North
7
23.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209A-B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
9
23.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.43 one way
$8.86 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.09 | $10.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Lakewood, CO
Afternoon in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°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
42 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
41m 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 drive for most of this trip, with 82% of the mileage on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.5 miles on I-25. You'll navigate using I-25, the West 6th Avenue Freeway, and North Wadsworth Boulevard. This configuration suggests a predominantly fast-paced experience, ideal for covering distance efficiently rather than for leisurely sightseeing.
82% 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: 21.5 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and West 6th Avenue Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Lagae Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Lagae Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.5 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 41m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 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 Lakewood, 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 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakewood, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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