How far is Lone Tree, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Lone Tree, CO to Centennial, CO is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lone Tree and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Tree and Centennial.
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Start on the route
139 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Yosemite Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street
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Turn right onto Chester Street
1016 ft · 30 sec · Chester Street
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Continue on South Chester Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Chester Street
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Turn right onto East Panorama Circle
658 ft · 35 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn left
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
144 m · 35 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 Lone Tree and Centennial.
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
Continue on 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 leaving Lone Tree and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lone Tree to Centennial?
The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 Lone Tree and 1.2 miles from Centennial.
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 8:12 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 around Lone Tree and Sunny near Centennial.
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 Lone Tree and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 1.96 mi (3.16 km).
#1 Lone Tree
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 13,614 |
| Coordinates | 39.5517100, -104.8863000 |
| Altitude | 1813 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 110,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.5791600, -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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