How far is Centennial, CO from Campion, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Campion, CO is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.08 mi
01h 18m
Flight
54.27 mi
87.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.27 mi
Kilometers
87.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.08 mi
Kilometers
101.51 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campion
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-22T22:14
Arrive Campion
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Lafayette
CO

City in Colorado

From Centennial
31.6 mi
00h 39m
To Campion
31.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.8 mi · 28 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 56 West: Berthound

    1232 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 56 West: Berthound

    104 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Highway 56

    83 m · 16 sec · East Highway 56

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Highway 56

    778 ft · 22 sec · East Highway 56

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Highway 56

    28 m · 5 sec · East Highway 56

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto East Highway 56

    3.9 mi · 5 min · East Highway 56

  17. 17

    Continue on East County Road 8

    1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 8

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 1st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North 1st Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight

    1431 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Highway 287

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 287

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 42nd Street Southeast

    1026 ft · 28 sec · 42nd Street Southeast

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 42nd Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 mi · 35%
South Valley Highway
21.8 mi · 35%
North Valley Highway
9.6 mi · 15%
East Highway 56
4.1 mi · 6%
North 1st Street
2.37 mi · 4%
East County Road 8
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

22.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 39m from Centennial
Leave By
3:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Campion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Centennial and 31.5 miles from Campion.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Campion.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

18 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

20 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

28 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Campion. Straight-line distance: 54.27 mi (87.34 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
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#2 Campion

Unincorporated community in Colorado

Population1,839
Coordinates40.3494300, -105.0777600
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Campion (-105.07776, 40.34943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.43 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.46 gal · 16.86 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.25 $16.49
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.11 $18.21
Premium $4.39 $9.79 $19.58
Diesel $4.74 $10.56 $21.13

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 Campion. The current time is 22:14:48.

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.