Commute in Lone Tree

Light rail, Park Meadows, and RidgeGate — the south metro's urban-suburban pivot

Getting Around

Drive Times

DTC / Greenwood Village
10–15 min
Rush hour: 15–25 min
I-25 north
Downtown Denver
20–25 min
Rush hour: 35–50 min
I-25 or E Line light rail (~50 min)
Transit

Public Transit Options

E Line light rail 3 stations: Sky Ridge, Lone Tree City Center, RidgeGate Parkway → Union Station (~50 min)
RTD bus routes Local connections to Park Meadows and surrounding communities
Mobility

Walk, Bike & Transit Scores

Walk Score35(car-dependent overall; RidgeGate/Park Meadows areas score 68–80)
Transit Score0(E Line to Union Station)
Trail Connectivity
Strong — Bluffs Regional Park trails, Willow Creek Trail (7 mi), RidgeGate network
Work

Commute & Remote Work

Coworking Spaces
Synergy Station CoWorks (Park Meadows), Regus (Meridian), Office Evolution
Common Questions

FAQ — Lone Tree

How long is the commute from Lone Tree to downtown Denver?

Lone Tree is approximately 18 miles south of downtown Denver via I-25. The off-peak drive is 20–25 minutes, extending to 35–50 minutes during rush hour. Lone Tree also has direct RTD E Line light rail service — the ride from RidgeGate Parkway station to Union Station takes about 50 minutes with trains every 15 minutes during peak hours. The DTC/Greenwood Village commute is just 10–15 minutes by car.

What is happening with the RidgeGate development in Lone Tree?

RidgeGate is a 3,500-acre master-planned development projected to add 30,000 residents and 50,000 jobs at buildout. Currently active: Lyric at RidgeGate (1,900 homes by Shea/Lokal/Thrive/Infinity, $400K–$900K+), Willow Creek (274 townhomes, breaking ground 2026), King Soopers Marketplace (123,000 sqft, 2027), High Note Regional Park (80 acres, Phase 1 by 2027), and 101-unit affordable senior housing (completion 2026). The E Line light rail already serves RidgeGate Parkway station.

What outdoor recreation is available in Lone Tree?

Bluffs Regional Park offers 253 acres of trails with Front Range views and a 2.8-mile hiking loop. The Lone Tree Recreation Center (54,000 sqft) features a gym, indoor track, and aquatics center with a lazy river and water slides. Sweetwater Park (32 acres) and Cook Creek Park provide playgrounds, sports fields, and pool access. The Willow Creek Trail is a 7-mile paved path connecting Lone Tree to Centennial. Lone Tree Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course with an on-site hotel.