How far is Centennial, CO from Coal Creek, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Coal Creek, CO is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
98.16 mi
02h 07m
Flight
85.41 mi
137.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.41 mi
Kilometers
137.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.16 mi
Kilometers
157.98 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 AM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Coal Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Colorado Springs
CO

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

From Centennial
49.2 mi
01h 03m
To Coal Creek
49 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Coal Creek.

  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

    758 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South

    1814 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    47.6 mi · 50 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue

    2749 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue

    33.1 mi · 45 min · South Nevada Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    5.7 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Frazier Avenue

    1723 ft · 1 min · South Frazier Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 13A

    1756 ft · 1 min · County Road 13A

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 13

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 13

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2218 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
47.6 mi · 49%
South Nevada Avenue
38.8 mi · 40%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.81 mi · 8%
County Road 13
1.49 mi · 2%
CO 115 South
0.52 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

47.6 mi · 00h 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado Springs
01h 03m from Centennial
Leave By
2:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Centennial and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Coal Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Coal Creek?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Centennial and 49 miles from Coal Creek.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Centennial and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Coal Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Colorado Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

61 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

86 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

103 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 85.41 mi (137.46 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Coal Creek

#2 Coal Creek

Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States

Population2,400
Coordinates38.3611100, -105.1483200
Altitude1654
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Coal Creek (-105.14832, 38.36111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.59
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.80 $25.59
Mid-grade $4.08 $14.13 $28.26
Premium $4.39 $15.19 $30.39
Diesel $4.74 $16.39 $32.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and Coal Creek. The current time is 07:38:03.

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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.