How far is Ault, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Ault, CO to Centennial, CO is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.42 mi
01h 32m
Flight
69.74 mi
112.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.74 mi
Kilometers
112.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.42 mi
Kilometers
148.74 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM MDT
Return by in Ault
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ault
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ault
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Firestone
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Ault
43.7 mi
00h 46m
To Centennial
48.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 24 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ault and Centennial.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ault and Centennial.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    701 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Avenue

    2583 ft · 1 min · South 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 35

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road 35

  4. 4

    Continue on Fall Line Road

    2598 ft · 1 min · Fall Line Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fall Line Road

    4 m · 1 sec · County Road 74

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto County Road 74

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road 74

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 74

    40 m · 2 sec · County Road 74

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 74

    3.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 74

  9. 9

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Harmony Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    3128 ft · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 74

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 74

  13. 13

    Continue on Harmony Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Harmony Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 25 South

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    21.8 mi · 28 min · North Valley Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  23. 23

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ault and Centennial.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 40%
North Valley Highway
31.2 mi · 34%
County Road 74
6.34 mi · 7%
Harmony Road
4.01 mi · 4%
County Road 35
3.01 mi · 3%
East Harmony Road
2.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.3 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firestone
00h 46m from Ault
Leave By
3:24 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ault and Sunny near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ault to Centennial?

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Ault and 48.7 miles from Centennial.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ault and Sunny near Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Firestone

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Firestone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

15 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

30 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

41 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ault and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 69.74 mi (112.24 km).

Ault

#1 Ault

Town of the United States

Population2,126
Coordinates40.5824800, -104.7319100
Altitude1505
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1st Street (-104.731909, 40.582461)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.06
Round trip
$24.11
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.06 $24.11
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.31 $26.63
Premium $4.39 $14.31 $28.63
Diesel $4.74 $15.44 $30.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ault and Centennial. The current time is 23:01:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.