How far is Breckenridge, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Breckenridge, CO to Centennial, CO is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
96.26 mi
01h 47m
Flight
62.26 mi
100.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.26 mi
Kilometers
100.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.26 mi
Kilometers
154.91 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Sun, Apr 19, 6:04 AM MDT
Return by in Breckenridge
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Breckenridge
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Centennial
Sun, Apr 19, 6:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Breckenridge
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
Idaho Springs
CO

City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

From Breckenridge
45.7 mi
00h 53m
To Centennial
50.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Pine Street

    598 ft · 28 sec · South Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Royal Tiger Road

    1910 ft · 1 min · Royal Tiger Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wellington Road

    1869 ft · 57 sec · Wellington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North French Street

    1458 ft · 40 sec · North French Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1127 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    33 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1313 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 9

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 9

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1397 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1828 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Summit Boulevard

    29 m · 2 sec · Summit Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Summit Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Summit Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 1 hr

  19. 19

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

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1 km · 59 sec

  22. 22

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

    2680 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · North Valley Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  28. 28

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Summit Boulevard
59.7 mi · 62%
North Valley Highway
12.3 mi · 13%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.89 mi · 8%
Highway 9
7.69 mi · 8%
I 25
0.64 mi · 1%
I 25 South
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Summit Boulevard

Continue straight

50 mi · 01h 00m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idaho Springs
00h 53m from Breckenridge
Leave By
2:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Breckenridge and Sunny near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Breckenridge and 50.5 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 2:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Idaho Springs, 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 Idaho Springs.

BUS

Pine Junction, CO

32 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

35 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Breckenridge and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 62.26 mi (100.2 km).

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#1 Breckenridge

Town in Colorado, USA

Population4,954
Coordinates39.4816500, -106.0383500
Altitude2965
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pine Street (-106.03873, 39.48162)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.86 L · about $12.57
Round trip
$25.15
6.8 gal · 25.72 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.57 $25.15
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.89 $27.77
Premium $4.39 $14.93 $29.86
Diesel $4.74 $16.11 $32.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Breckenridge and Centennial. The current time is 04:16:42.

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.