Trip from Stonegate, CO to Denver, CO

Q: How long is the trip from Stonegate, CO to Denver, CO?

The drive from Stonegate, CO to Denver, CO covers 20.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 25, East Lincoln Avenue, South Logan Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Stonegate, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Stonegate, CO to Denver, CO?

The route from Stonegate, CO to Denver, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

20.3 mi

33 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

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.

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Trip Overview

This quick 20.3-mile drive from Stonegate to Denver, Colorado, should take you about 31 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate using I-25 and local streets like East Lincoln Avenue and South Logan Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is budget-friendly. The drive offers a mixed experience as you transition from the Mountain West region closer to Stonegate into the broader Mountain West region surrounding Denver. Given its short duration, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on I-25, offering a period of consistent speed. As you progress, the drive will likely transition from more open highway cruising to navigating through urban and suburban areas as you approach Denver. This blend means you'll experience both faster travel and more varied road conditions, requiring attention as you get closer to the city.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Quarry Hill Drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Quarry Hill Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Quarry Hill Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Quarry Hill Drive

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6

3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 25 North: Denver

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 25 North: Denver

8

16.3 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 206 Toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emers...

9

16.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Emerson Street, Washington Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Emerson Street, Washington Street

7

20.2 mi into trip | ~30m in | Sherman Street

Turn right onto Sherman Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 25	12.1 mi	14m
East Lincoln Avenue	3.3 mi	5m
South Logan Street	2.7 mi	5m
East Buchtel North Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
Lode Stone Way	0.2 mi	<1m
East 13th Avenue	0.1 mi	<1m
Stonegate Parkway	0.1 mi	<1m
Sherman Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 25 — 12.1 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stonegate, CO and Denver, CO.

1

Start on Lode Stone Way

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Lode Stone Way

2

At end of road, turn left onto Quarry Hill Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Quarry Hill Drive

3

At end of road, turn right onto Stonegate Parkway

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Stonegate Parkway

4

Turn left onto CR 36

3.3 mi · 5 min · East Lincoln Avenue

Use the left lane.

5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 25 North: Denver Use the straight / right lanes.

6

Merge onto I 25

12 mi · 14 min · I 25

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 206 Toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street Use the slight right lane.

8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward Emerson Street, Washington Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

9

Continue on East Buchtel North Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Buchtel North Boulevard

10

Turn right onto South Logan Street

2.7 mi · 5 min · South Logan Street

11

Turn left onto East 13th Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East 13th Avenue

12

Turn right onto Sherman Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Sherman Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

13

At end of road, turn right

298 ft · 21 sec

14

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.06 one way

$6.12 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.05	$3.24	$6.48
premium	$4.39	$3.51	$7.02
diesel	$5.61	$4.48	$8.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.1	$2.13	$0.97
Efficient EV	5.1	$1.78	$0.81
EV Truck/SUV	8.1	$2.84	$1.30

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Stonegate, CO

Afternoon in Stonegate on Thursday

Local time

1:05 PM

MDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Denver, CO

Afternoon in Denver on Thursday

Local time

1:05 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

31 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

31m 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.

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