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Trip from Lone Tree, CO to Twin Lakes, CO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

35m

Distance

25.5 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Lone Tree, CO, CO

Lone Tree, CO

Volker Thimm

Downtown Twin Lakes, CO, CO

Twin Lakes, CO

Giulia Gasparrini

Trip Overview

The drive from Lone Tree, CO to Twin Lakes, CO covers 25.5 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Yosemite Street, Chester Street, East County Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.84 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

12.8 miles from Lone Tree, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 25.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Yosemite Street 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lone Tree, CO to Twin Lakes, CO is easy. At 35m 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 Lone Tree, CO to Twin Lakes, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Yosemite Street
Chester Street
East County Line Road
I 25 North
South Valley Highway
US 36 West
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Pecos Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Yosemite Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lone Tree, CO and Twin Lakes, CO.

1

Start on the route

456 ft · 22 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto South Yosemite Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Yosemite Street
3

Turn right onto Chester Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Chester Street
4

Turn right onto East County Line Road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · East County Line Road
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 25 North
6

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

21 mi · 26 min · South Valley Highway
7

Take the exit slight left toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder

0.6 mi · 52 sec · US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
8

Merge slight right onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

1.0 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9

Take the exit slight right toward Pecos Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Pecos Street
10

Turn straight onto Pecos Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pecos Street
11

Turn left onto West 70th Place

240 ft · 11 sec · West 70th Place
12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.8 miles from Lone Tree, CO, or about 17m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25.5 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.8 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Twin Lakes, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lone Tree, CO.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lone Tree, CO

This is one driving day of about 25.5 miles and 35m.

At 25.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.8 mi from Lone Tree, CO · 17m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Westminster, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denver, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Lone Tree, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Twin Lakes, CO

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Twin Lakes, CO if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.84 one way

$7.68 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $4.07 $8.14
premium $4.39 $4.41 $8.82
diesel $5.61 $5.63 $11.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.6 0 $2.68 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lone Tree, CO

Evening in Lone Tree on Wednesday

Local time

7:30 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Twin Lakes, CO

Evening in Twin Lakes on Wednesday

Local time

7:30 PM

MDT

Current temp

79°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

33 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

35m 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 Lone Tree, CO to Twin Lakes, CO covers 25.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Yosemite Street, Chester Street, East County Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Lone Tree, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.84 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 Lone Tree, CO to Twin Lakes, CO is easy. At 35m 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 Lone Tree, CO to Twin Lakes, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lone Tree, CO to Twin Lakes, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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