How far is Centennial, CO from Columbine, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Columbine, CO is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Columbine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Columbine.
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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
758 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
1814 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
890 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction
737 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction, Quebec Street
3035 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CO 470 Express
50 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West
38 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 75 North: Platte Canyon Road
872 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 75 North: Platte Canyon Road, Kendall Boulevard, Chatfield Avenue
46 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kendall Boulevard
32 m · 2 sec · South Kendall Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Kendall Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · South Kendall Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Ken Caryl Avenue
1896 ft · 46 sec · West Ken Caryl Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pierce Street
2071 ft · 46 sec · South Pierce Street
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Turn right onto West Roxbury Place
756 ft · 31 sec · West Roxbury Place
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Turn left onto South Newland Street
626 ft · 28 sec · South Newland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Newland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Columbine.
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.
CO 470 West
Continue straight
6.05 mi · 00h 07m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Columbine?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Highlands Ranch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Centennial and 7.5 miles from Columbine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Centennial and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbine.
Stop Ideas Near Highlands Ranch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highlands Ranch.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Columbine. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 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 Columbine
School shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on 20 April 1999
| Population | 24,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5877700, -105.0694300 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbine (-105.06943, 39.58777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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