How far is Centennial, CO from Cedaredge, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Cedaredge, CO is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Cedaredge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Cedaredge.
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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
199.4 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: De Beque
1686 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Roan Creek Road
539 ft · 10 sec · Roan Creek Road
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Continue on De Beque Cutoff Road
11.1 mi · 27 min · De Beque Cutoff Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
40.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto Northwest Aspen Avenue
719 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Aspen Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 3rd Street
31 m · 4 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Cedaredge.
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
199 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Sunny near Cedaredge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Cedaredge?
The road trip is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Centennial and 137.6 miles from Cedaredge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 105 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 5:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.87 one way or $71.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Centennial and Sunny near Cedaredge.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Cedaredge. Straight-line distance: 169.76 mi (273.2 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 Cedaredge
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 38.9016500, -107.9264500 |
| Altitude | 1899 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedaredge (-107.92645, 38.90165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $35.87 | $71.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $39.61 | $79.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $42.59 | $85.19 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $45.95 | $91.90 |
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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