How far is Centennial, CO from Acres Green, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Acres Green, CO is about 3 miles (4.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Acres Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Acres Green.
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Start on the route
151 m · 41 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Panorama Circle
536 ft · 23 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn right onto South Chester Street
159 m · 20 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn left onto East Dry Creek Road
1415 ft · 43 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Yosemite Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street
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Turn right onto East County Line Road
3221 ft · 1 min · East County Line Road
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Turn left onto Acres Green Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Acres Green Drive
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Continue on Acres Green Drive
138 m · 20 sec · Acres Green Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Acres Green Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Acres Green.
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.
South Yosemite Street
Turn left onto South Yosemite Street
1 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Centennial and Snow Showers near Acres Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Acres Green?
The road trip is about 3 miles (4.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lone Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Centennial and 1.5 miles from Acres Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Centennial and Snow Showers near Acres Green.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Tree
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lone Tree.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Acres Green. Straight-line distance: 1.86 mi (2.99 km).
#1 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 110,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.5791600, -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acres Green
Census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 3,007 |
| Coordinates | 39.5566600, -104.8960900 |
| Altitude | 1778 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acres Green (-104.89609, 39.55666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.41 | $0.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.45 | $0.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.48 | $0.97 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $0.52 | $1.04 |
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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