How far is Avon, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Avon, CO to Centennial, CO is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
122.15 mi
02h 01m
Flight
87.66 mi
141.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.66 mi
Kilometers
141.07 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.15 mi
Kilometers
196.58 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM MDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
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
Silver Plume
CO

Human settlement in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America

From Avon
58.6 mi
01h 00m
To Centennial
63.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 30 mph SSW
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 Avon and Centennial.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avon Road

    1001 ft · 20 sec · Avon Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Avon Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road

    80 m · 5 sec · Avon Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road

    52 m · 3 sec · Avon Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road

    102 m · 7 sec · Avon Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2680 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · North Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  17. 17

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
94.2 mi · 77%
North Valley Highway
12.3 mi · 10%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.89 mi · 6%
I 25
0.64 mi · 1%
Avon Road
0.64 mi · 1%
I 25 South
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

94.2 mi · 01h 53m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Plume
01h 00m from Avon
Leave By
2:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avon and Sunny near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Silver Plume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Avon and 63.5 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 2:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avon and Sunny near Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Plume

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Silver Plume, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Silver Plume.

RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

29 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

34 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

38 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Granby

47 mi away
438 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 87.66 mi (141.07 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Home Rule Municipality that is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

Population6,952
Coordinates39.6313700, -106.5222500
Altitude2265
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: Avon Road (-106.522444, 39.631397)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.32 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.88
8.62 gal · 32.64 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $15.94 $31.88
Mid-grade $4.08 $17.60 $35.20
Premium $4.39 $18.93 $37.85
Diesel $4.74 $20.42 $40.83

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 Avon and Centennial. The current time is 22:09:46.

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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.