How far is Centennial, CO from Cripple Creek, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Cripple Creek, CO is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Cripple Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Cripple Creek.
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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
47.6 mi · 50 min · South Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fillmore Street
692 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fillmore Street West
71 m · 8 sec
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Continue on West Fillmore Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street
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Continue on Fontmore Road
1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road
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Continue on West Fontanero Street
1403 ft · 34 sec · West Fontanero Street
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Turn left onto North 31st Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North 31st Street
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Turn sharp right onto West Cimarron Street
927 ft · 20 sec · West Cimarron Street
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Continue on Midland Expressway
15.7 mi · 24 min · Midland Expressway
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Keep slight right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South State Highway 67
18.1 mi · 31 min · South State Highway 67
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Continue on North 5th Street
529 ft · 20 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Golden Avenue
983 ft · 39 sec · East Golden Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 3rd Street
987 ft · 45 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Bennett Avenue
556 ft · 30 sec · East Bennett Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bennett Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Cripple Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Sunny near Cripple Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Cripple Creek?
The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 48.1 miles from Centennial and 48 miles from Cripple Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 2:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 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 Cripple Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Cripple Creek. Straight-line distance: 59.74 mi (96.15 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 Cripple Creek
City in Teller County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,266 |
| Coordinates | 38.7466600, -105.1783100 |
| Altitude | 2882 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cripple Creek (-105.17831, 38.74666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $12.54 | $25.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $16.06 | $32.12 |
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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