How far is Denver, CO from Lone Tree, CO?

The driving distance from Denver, CO to Lone Tree, CO is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.13 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.97 mi
22.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.97 mi
Kilometers
22.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.13 mi
Kilometers
25.96 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lone Tree
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM MDT
Return by in Denver
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Lone Tree
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Denver
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cherry Hills Village
CO

City in Colorado, United States

From Denver
8.1 mi
00h 13m
To Lone Tree
8.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Lone Tree.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Lone Tree.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Grant Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Speer Boulevard

    138 m · 13 sec · East Speer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Logan Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Logan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Buchtel South Boulevard

    1774 ft · 39 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on East Buchtel South Boulevard

    861 ft · 17 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West County Line Road

    881 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East County Line Road

    1217 ft · 30 sec · East County Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chester Street

    1085 ft · 37 sec · Chester Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Yosemite Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right

    50 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    105 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Lone Tree.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
9.71 mi · 60%
Logan Street
1.79 mi · 11%
Grant Street
1.15 mi · 7%
I 25 South
0.97 mi · 6%
South Yosemite Street
0.85 mi · 5%
East Buchtel South Boulevard
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

9.71 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cherry Hills Village
00h 13m from Denver
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Denver and Mostly Sunny near Lone Tree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denver to Lone Tree?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Cherry Hills Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Denver and 8.1 miles from Lone Tree.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denver and Mostly Sunny near Lone Tree.

Stop Ideas Near Cherry Hills Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cherry Hills Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 7 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cherry Hills Village.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

12 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

42 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Lone Tree. Straight-line distance: 13.97 mi (22.48 km).

Denver

#1 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
Lone Tree

#2 Lone Tree

City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

Population13,614
Coordinates39.5517100, -104.8863000
Altitude1813
CountryUnited States
Start: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
End: Lone Tree (-104.8863, 39.55171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.11
Round trip
$4.22
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.11 $4.22
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.33 $4.66
Premium $4.39 $2.50 $5.01
Diesel $4.74 $2.70 $5.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver and Lone Tree. The current time is 22:33:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.