How far is Buena Vista, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Buena Vista, CO to Centennial, CO is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buena Vista and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista and Centennial.
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Start on East Main Street
136 m · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
74 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: East CO 470 to I-25
2982 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, University Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Quebec Street
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Quebec Street North
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto South Quebec Street
1047 ft · 28 sec · South Quebec Street
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Turn right onto East County Line Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East County Line Road
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Turn left onto South Yosemite Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street
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Turn slight right
91 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Dry Creek Road
1362 ft · 31 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn slight right
695 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
151 m · 36 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 Buena Vista and Centennial.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
74 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Buena Vista and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buena Vista to Centennial?
The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Buena Vista and 64.5 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 1:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.60 one way or $33.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buena Vista and Sunny near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
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 Montezuma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buena Vista and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 84.26 mi (135.61 km).
#1 Buena Vista
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 38.8422200, -106.1311300 |
| Altitude | 2421 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.72 | $39.43 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
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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