Origin
Lone Tree, CO
Morning in Lone Tree on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lone Tree, CO to Twin Lakes, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Lone Tree, CO
Volker Thimm
Twin Lakes, CO
Giulia Gasparrini
Trip Overview
This 25.5-mile drive from Lone Tree, Colorado to Twin Lakes, Colorado is a quick 35-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with a modest 4% of the route on highways, making it a flexible option for when you want a short excursion without a long commitment. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, so you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Passing through the Mountain West region, this drive offers a straightforward connection between two Colorado locations. It's an easy addition to any itinerary, requiring no overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Highway | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Yosemite Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pecos Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East County Line Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chester Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 70th Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Valley Highway
— 21.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Tree, CO and Twin Lakes, CO.
1
Start on this road
455 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Yosemite Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Yosemite Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Chester Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Chester Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 50
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East County Line Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 25 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 25
21 mi
·
26 min
·
South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 217A
Toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto US 36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Pecos Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Pecos Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pecos Street
11
Turn left onto West 70th Place
240 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 70th Place
12
Arrive at destination
West 70th Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Chester Street
Turn right onto Chester Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 25 North
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 25 / South Valley Highway
Merge onto I 25 / South Valley Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 217A
Toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Pecos Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Pecos Street
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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
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.
Destination
Twin Lakes, CO
Morning in Twin Lakes on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than an extended highway cruise. While 4% of the journey involves highway travel, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads, including stretches of South Valley Highway, Denver–Boulder Turnpike, and South Yosemite Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 21.2 miles on South Valley Highway. This means you'll be managing more frequent turns and potentially encountering local traffic, so staying alert is key.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on South Valley Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Chester Street.
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 9 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Chester Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 25 / South Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lone Tree, CO to Twin Lakes, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Boulder along the way.
Boulder
23.3 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on South Valley Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Denver–Boulder Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Twin Lakes, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Chester Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 25 / South Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Twin Lakes, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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