Origin
Castle Rock, CO
Morning in Castle Rock on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Rock, CO to Parker, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Rock, CO
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Parker, CO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Castle Rock and Parker, this 16-mile journey is a straightforward commute that takes about 24 minutes. Since the entire trip stays on local roads rather than major highways, it is a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. You will not need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy travel expenses, as the estimated fuel cost is a modest $2. This route moves you across the Mountain West region, keeping you entirely within Colorado. It is an efficient, no-fuss connection between two neighboring communities, making it ideal for those who prefer to avoid the stress of interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crowfoot Valley Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| South Parker Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Front Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Stroh Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Founders Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Woodlands Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Perry Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Pikes Peak Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Crowfoot Valley Road
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock, CO and Parker, CO.
1
Start on North Cantril Street
90 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Cantril Street
2
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Continue on North Perry Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Perry Street
4
Continue on Front Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
5
Turn right onto Black Feather Trail
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Black Feather Trail
6
Turn left onto Woodlands Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodlands Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto CO 86
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Founders Parkway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Crowfoot Valley Road
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Crowfoot Valley Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Stroh Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stroh Road
10
Turn left onto CO 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Parker Road
11
Take the exit
416 ft
·
11 sec
12
Continue on Clubhouse Drive
182 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clubhouse Drive
Use the right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto South Pikes Peak Drive
143 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Pikes Peak Drive
14
Continue on South Pikes Peak Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pikes Peak Drive
15
Arrive at destination
South Pikes Peak Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Perry Street
Enter roundabout onto North Perry Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CO 86 / Founders Parkway
Turn right onto CO 86 / Founders Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Crowfoot Valley Road
Turn left onto Crowfoot Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South Pikes Peak Drive
Enter roundabout onto South Pikes Peak Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.01 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 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 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
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
Parker, CO
Morning in Parker on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°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
3 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
23m 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 turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes navigation through town streets over high-speed highway cruising. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on 3rd Street, North Perry Street, and Front Street to reach your destination. Because this is entirely a local experience, there are no long, monotonous stretches; in fact, your longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on 3rd Street. Navigating these roads requires your full attention as you transition between the local thoroughfares. The personality of this drive is practical and functional, focusing on steady movement through the local landscape rather than fast-paced transit.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Crowfoot Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 13.3 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: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Perry Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles (CO 86 / Founders Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Castle Rock, CO
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Crowfoot Valley Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Perry Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles (CO 86 / Founders Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parker, 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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