How far is Centennial, CO from Avon, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Avon, CO is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
117.98 mi
02h 22m
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
117.98 mi
Kilometers
189.87 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centennial
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 Centennial
58.9 mi
01h 11m
To Avon
59 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    151 m · 41 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Panorama Circle

    536 ft · 23 sec · East Panorama Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Chester Street

    117 m · 15 sec · South Chester Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    1583 ft · 46 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 25 North

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue

    945 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6

    609 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Avon

    921 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Avon

    74 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Avon Road

    676 ft · 14 sec · Avon Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Avon Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Avon Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road

    85 m · 6 sec · Avon Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Avon Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road

    1059 ft · 21 sec · Avon Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Avon Road

    90 m · 5 sec · Avon Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road

    23 m · 1 sec · Avon Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
94.7 mi · 80%
South Valley Highway
12.5 mi · 11%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.62 mi · 6%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
0.93 mi · 1%
Avon Road
0.6 mi · 1%
US 6 West
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

93.8 mi · 01h 50m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Plume
01h 11m from Centennial
Leave By
1:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Chance Snow Showers near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 58.9 miles from Centennial and 59 miles from Avon.

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 30.3 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 1:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Centennial and Chance Snow Showers near Avon.

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 Centennial and Avon. Straight-line distance: 87.66 mi (141.07 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Avon

#2 Avon

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

Population6,952
Coordinates39.6313700, -106.5222500
Altitude2265
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Avon (-106.52225, 39.63137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.77
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $15.38 $30.77
Mid-grade $4.08 $16.99 $33.98
Premium $4.39 $18.27 $36.53
Diesel $4.74 $19.71 $39.41

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 Centennial and Avon. The current time is 03:06:42.

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.