How far is Centennial, CO from Lone Tree, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Lone Tree, CO is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Lone Tree.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Lone Tree.
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Start on the route
151 m · 41 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Panorama Circle
638 ft · 30 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn left onto South Chester Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Chester Street
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Continue on Chester Street
1085 ft · 37 sec · Chester Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Yosemite Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street
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Turn sharp right
50 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
105 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Lone Tree.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Chester Street
Turn left onto South Chester Street
1.02 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lone Tree.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Lone Tree?
The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Acres Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Centennial and 1.2 miles from Lone Tree.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2 miles (3.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.30 one way or $0.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Centennial and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lone Tree.
Stop Ideas Near Acres Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Acres Green.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Lone Tree. Straight-line distance: 1.96 mi (3.16 km).
#1 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 110,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.5791600, -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lone Tree
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 13,614 |
| Coordinates | 39.5517100, -104.8863000 |
| Altitude | 1813 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lone Tree (-104.8863, 39.55171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $0.30 | $0.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.33 | $0.65 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.35 | $0.70 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $0.38 | $0.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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