Origin
Ponderosa Park, CO
Afternoon in Ponderosa Park on Thursday
Local time
3:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ponderosa Park, CO to Denver, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denver, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ponderosa Park, CO to Denver, CO covers 35.8 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ponderosa Lane, Flintwood Road, Hilltop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 48m drive with frequent turns across 35.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ponderosa Lane 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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Denver, CO is easy. At 48m 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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Denver, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Lane | — | — |
| Flintwood Road | — | — |
| Hilltop Road | — | — |
| Hess Road | — | — |
| South Parker Road | — | — |
| I 25 | — | — |
| E-470 | — | — |
| I 25 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ponderosa Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponderosa Park, CO and Denver, CO.
1
Start on Verdos Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Verdos Drive
2
Turn right onto Ponderosa Lane
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ponderosa Lane
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Flintwood Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Flintwood Road
4
Turn straight onto Hilltop Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hilltop Road
5
Continue on Hess Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hess Road
6
Turn right onto South Parker Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Parker Road
7
Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South, I 25: Colorado Springs
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
E470 Toll South, I 25: Colorado Springs
8
Merge slight left onto E-470
4.9 mi
·
4 min
·
E-470
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 25 North: Denver
11
Continue on I 25 North: Denver
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 25 North: Denver
12
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street
14
Keep slight left to continue on Emerson Street, Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Emerson Street, Washington Street
15
Continue on East Buchtel North Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Buchtel North Boulevard
16
Turn right onto South Logan Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Logan Street
17
Turn left onto East 13th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East 13th Avenue
18
Turn right onto Sherman Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sherman Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right
299 ft
·
22 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Ponderosa Park, CO · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Ponderosa Park, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Denver, CO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Denver, 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
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| premium | $4.39 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Denver, CO
Afternoon in Denver on Thursday
Local time
3:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
3 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
48m 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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Denver, CO covers 35.8 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ponderosa Lane, Flintwood Road, Hilltop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Ponderosa Park, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.39 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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Denver, CO is easy. At 48m 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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Denver, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ponderosa Park, CO to Denver, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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