Drive or Fly: Ponderosa Park, CO to Centennial, CO?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for DEN–DEN. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
39m
Distance
22.8 mi
Total Cost
$40
CO2
9 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 22m
2m in the air
Air Distance
17 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
4 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DEN and DEN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 39m | 3h 22m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $40 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 9 kg CO2 | 4 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via E470, CR 71, CO 83
via CR 71, I 25, CR 65
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Ponderosa Park, CO to Centennial, CO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.