How far is Centennial, CO from Columbine Valley, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Columbine Valley, CO is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Columbine Valley.
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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
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 88 West: Belleview Avenue
1616 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Belleview Avenue
4.7 mi · 9 min · East Belleview Avenue
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Continue on West Belleview Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Belleview Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 85
1314 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Santa Fe Drive
3276 ft · 45 sec · South Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto West Bowles Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Bowles Avenue
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Turn left onto South Middlefield Road
2219 ft · 2 min · South Middlefield Road
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Turn left onto Niblick Lane
1212 ft · 53 sec · Niblick Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niblick Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Columbine Valley.
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 Belleview Avenue
Turn left onto East Belleview Avenue
4.65 mi · 00h 09m
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 Columbine Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Columbine Valley?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Greenwood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Centennial and 6.1 miles from Columbine Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 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 Columbine Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Columbine Valley. Straight-line distance: 8.41 mi (13.53 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 Valley
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,508 |
| Coordinates | 39.6011000, -105.0322100 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbine Valley (-105.03221, 39.6011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
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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