How far is Brush, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Brush, CO to Centennial, CO is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
104.95 mi
01h 37m
Flight
81.33 mi
130.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.33 mi
Kilometers
130.89 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.95 mi
Kilometers
168.9 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 AM MDT
Return by in Brush
Sat, Apr 18, 3:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush
2026-04-17T23:52
Arrive Centennial
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush
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
Keenesburg
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Brush
52.4 mi
00h 48m
To Centennial
52.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph N
Destination
48°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clayton Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Clayton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Emerson Street

    127 m · 24 sec · West Emerson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Colorado Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    6.9 mi · 7 min · E-470

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard

    1099 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    546 ft · 8 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, ​Peoria Street

    1915 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2190 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    916 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Valley Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  22. 22

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Colorado Avenue
71.9 mi · 68%
I 225 South
12.7 mi · 12%
E-470
6.95 mi · 7%
Peña Boulevard
6.62 mi · 6%
South Valley Highway
3.34 mi · 3%
E470 Toll South
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Colorado Avenue

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 11m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 48m from Brush
Leave By
3:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Brush and Rain And Snow Showers near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 52.4 miles from Brush and 52.5 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.68 one way or $27.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Brush and Rain And Snow Showers near Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg

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

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

50 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

57 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

63 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brush and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 81.33 mi (130.89 km).

Brush

#1 Brush

City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States

Population5,438
Coordinates40.2588700, -103.6238400
Altitude1286
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: Clayton Street (-103.623311, 40.258874)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.02 L · about $13.68
Round trip
$27.37
7.4 gal · 28.04 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $13.68 $27.37
Mid-grade $4.08 $15.11 $30.22
Premium $4.39 $16.25 $32.49
Diesel $4.74 $17.53 $35.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brush and Centennial. The current time is 23:52:52.

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.