Origin
Centennial, CO
Morning in Centennial on Thursday
Local time
10:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centennial, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centennial, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Centennial, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO covers 22.2 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Panorama Circle, South Chester Street, East Dry Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 22.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Panorama Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Centennial, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Centennial, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Panorama Circle | — | — |
| South Chester Street | — | — |
| East Dry Creek Road | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| South Valley Highway | — | — |
| CO 470 West | — | — |
| E-470 North | — | — |
| E-470 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Panorama Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial, CO and Ponderosa Park, CO.
1
Start on the route
495 ft
·
41 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
118 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn right onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
4
Turn right onto South Chester Street
384 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Chester Street
5
Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 25 South
7
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Valley Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
9
Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
E-470 North: Limon
10
Merge slight left onto E-470
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
E-470
11
Take the exit slight right toward CO 83
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
CO 83
12
Turn slight right onto CO 83 South: Parker Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
CO 83 South: Parker Road
13
Merge slight left onto South Parker Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Parker Road
14
Turn left onto Hess Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hess Road
15
Continue on Hilltop Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hilltop Road
16
Continue on Flintwood Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Flintwood Road
17
Turn left onto Ponderosa Lane
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ponderosa Lane
18
Turn left onto Verdos Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Verdos Drive
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.69 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ponderosa Park, CO
Morning in Ponderosa Park on Thursday
Local time
10:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
34 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Centennial, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO covers 22.2 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Panorama Circle, South Chester Street, East Dry Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Centennial, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Centennial, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Centennial, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Centennial, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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