Origin
Stonegate, CO
Late night in Stonegate on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stonegate, CO to Centennial, 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
13m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stonegate, CO
Tomás Asurmendi
Centennial, CO
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Trip Overview
Stonegate, CO to Centennial, CO is 7.4 miles and takes about 13 minutes via East Lincoln Avenue and I 25, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Colorado. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a brief taste of both local streets and interstate travel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a short errand, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| I 25 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| East Dry Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lode Stone Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Panorama Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stonegate Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Quarry Hill Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Chester Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lincoln Avenue
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stonegate, CO and Centennial, 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
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CR 46
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chester Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
11
Turn left
133 ft
·
11 sec
12
Turn right
472 ft
·
34 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Stonegate Parkway
At end of road, turn right onto Stonegate Parkway
Navigation decision point
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
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Dry Creek Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.23 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Centennial, CO
Late night in Centennial on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 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
24 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
13m 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?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 32% of the journey on highways. You'll begin on East Lincoln Avenue, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 3.3 miles, before transitioning to I-25 and then East Dry Creek Road. Expect a blend of urban street driving and faster-paced highway travel. The character shifts from potentially slower local roads to quicker interstate conditions, offering a varied driving experience over its short distance.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on East Lincoln Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Quarry Hill Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.3 miles (Stonegate Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Centennial, CO
Full guide →Founded 2001
Centennial is a suburban city of about 106,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies in Arapahoe County southeast of Denver.
Top landmarks
- • Seventeen Mile House — historic site in Centennial, Colorado
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on East Lincoln Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Centennial, 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 0.2 miles (Quarry Hill Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Stonegate Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Centennial, 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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