How far is Akron, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Akron, CO to Centennial, CO is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Centennial.
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Start on Adams Avenue
158 m · 25 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 34
21.2 mi · 25 min · US Highway 34
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Turn right onto US Highway 6
1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight right
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
73.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
6.9 mi · 7 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
1099 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard
6.6 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
546 ft · 8 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
1915 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2190 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
916 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road
1389 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Chester Street
552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn left
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
144 m · 35 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Centennial.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 6
Merge slight left
73.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Centennial?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Akron and 70.5 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.64 one way or $35.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keenesburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 96.88 mi (155.91 km).
#1 Akron
Town in Colorado
| Population | 1,682 |
| Coordinates | 40.1605400, -103.2143800 |
| Altitude | 1420 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 110,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.5791600, -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.95 | $41.89 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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