Origin
Ponderosa Park, CO
Afternoon in Ponderosa Park on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ponderosa Park, CO to Centennial, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Centennial, CO covers 22.8 miles and takes about 30m 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 $3.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 30m drive with frequent turns across 22.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 Centennial, CO is easy. At 30m 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 Centennial, 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 Centennial, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dry Creek Road
14
Turn left onto East Dry Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
15
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Chester Street
16
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
17
Turn left
135 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn right
472 ft
·
35 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.87 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
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
Centennial, CO
Afternoon in Centennial on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Centennial, CO covers 22.8 miles and takes about 30m 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 11.4 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 $3.44 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 Centennial, CO is easy. At 30m 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 Centennial, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ponderosa Park, CO to Centennial, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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