How far is Centennial, CO from Battlement Mesa, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Battlement Mesa, CO is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Battlement Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Battlement Mesa.
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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
117 m · 15 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
1583 ft · 46 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn left onto I 25 North
1335 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
12.5 mi · 15 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6
609 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
186.6 mi · 3 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Parachute, Battlement Mesa
1170 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto North Battlement Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · North Battlement Parkway
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Continue on West Battlement Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Battlement Parkway
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Continue on South Battlement Parkway
62 m · 11 sec · South Battlement Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Battlement Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Battlement Mesa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Centennial and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Battlement Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Battlement Mesa?
The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Centennial and 106.6 miles from Battlement Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.77 one way or $55.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Centennial and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Battlement Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Vail
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 Vail.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Battlement Mesa. Straight-line distance: 168.07 mi (270.49 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 Battlement Mesa
Census-designated place in Garfield County, Colorado
| Population | 4,471 |
| Coordinates | 39.4413700, -108.0250700 |
| Altitude | 1673 |
| Country | United States |
End: Battlement Mesa (-108.02507, 39.44137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $30.67 | $61.34 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.98 | $65.95 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $35.57 | $71.15 |
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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