How far is Centennial, CO from Ponderosa Park, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Ponderosa Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Ponderosa Park.
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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
536 ft · 23 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn right onto South Chester Street
117 m · 15 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
758 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
1814 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
890 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
4.4 mi · 4 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 83
2145 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto CO 83 South: Parker Road
614 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Parker Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · South Parker Road
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Turn left onto Hess Road
3129 ft · 1 min · Hess Road
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Continue on Hilltop Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Hilltop Road
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Continue on Flintwood Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Flintwood Road
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Turn left onto Ponderosa Lane
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ponderosa Lane
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Turn left onto Verdos Drive
893 ft · 39 sec · Verdos Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Verdos Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Ponderosa Park.
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.
Hilltop Road
Continue on Hilltop Road
4.71 mi · 00h 08m
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 leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Ponderosa Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Ponderosa Park?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Parker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Centennial and 11.1 miles from Ponderosa Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Ponderosa Park.
Stop Ideas Near Parker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Ponderosa Park. Straight-line distance: 16.86 mi (27.14 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 Ponderosa Park
Census-designated place in Elbert County, Colorado
| Population | 3,232 |
| Coordinates | 39.4083200, -104.6510800 |
| Altitude | 2037 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponderosa Park (-104.65108, 39.40832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
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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