Origin
Parker, CO
Late night in Parker on Sunday
Local time
1:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parker, CO to Castle Pines, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 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 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
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.
Parker, CO
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Castle Pines, CO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or local excursion between Parker and Castle Pines, you are looking at a short 12.7-mile journey. Expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate through the Mountain West region. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With a very modest fuel cost of approximately $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Colorado communities. Since the route is straightforward and efficient, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for any planned stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hess Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| South Parker Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 25 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Castle Pines Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Chase Lane | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Lagae Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Mainstreet | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Country Club Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hess Road
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker, CO and Castle Pines, CO.
1
Start on South Pikes Peak Drive
100 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Pikes Peak Drive
2
Turn right onto East Mainstreet
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Mainstreet
3
Turn left onto CO 83
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Parker Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Hess Road
5
Turn slight right onto Hess Road
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hess Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Castle Pines Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Castle Pines Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
8
Merge onto I 25
0.9 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 25
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 187
Toward Happy Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 33
438 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Happy Canyon Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Lagae Road
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lagae Road
12
Continue on Lagae Road
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lagae Road
13
Turn left onto Chase Lane
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Chase Lane
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Lagae Road
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lagae Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto Country Club Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Country Club Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Country Club Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Happy Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward Happy Canyon Road
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 33 / East Happy Canyon Road
Turn right onto CR 33 / East Happy Canyon Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Lagae Road
Enter roundabout onto Lagae Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Chase Lane
Turn left onto Chase Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Country Club Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Country Club Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.83 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Pines, CO
Late night in Castle Pines on Sunday
Local time
1:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend roughly 13% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing South Parker Road and I-25 to bridge the gap. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.7-mile segment on Hess Road, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns found elsewhere. As you progress, the road shifts from local connectors to highway travel, requiring you to stay alert through the transitions. This mix of road types keeps the drive engaging without being overly taxing on the driver.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Hess 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in.
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 12.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (CR 33 / East Happy Canyon Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (Lagae Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.7 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 (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Hess 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: at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (CR 33 / East Happy Canyon Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (Lagae Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Castle Pines, 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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