How far is Centennial, CO from Castlewood, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Castlewood, CO is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Castlewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Castlewood.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn right onto South Quince Street
1498 ft · 1 min · South Quince Street
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Turn left onto East Fremont Drive
61 m · 9 sec · East Fremont Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Castlewood.
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.
East Dry Creek Road
Turn left onto East Dry Creek Road
1.07 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Castlewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Castlewood?
The road trip is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?
Acres Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Centennial and 0.9 miles from Castlewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.22 one way or $0.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Centennial and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Castlewood.
Stop Ideas Near Acres Green
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 Acres Green.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Castlewood. Straight-line distance: 1.34 mi (2.16 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 Castlewood
City in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 25,271 |
| Coordinates | 39.5847100, -104.9010900 |
| Altitude | 1746 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castlewood (-104.90109, 39.58471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.22 | $0.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.25 | $0.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.26 | $0.53 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $0.28 | $0.57 |
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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