How far is Centennial, CO from Eaton, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Eaton, CO is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.08 mi
01h 42m
Flight
66.29 mi
106.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.29 mi
Kilometers
106.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.08 mi
Kilometers
133.7 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eaton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-18T23:57
Arrive Eaton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Lochbuie
CO

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

From Centennial
41.6 mi
00h 51m
To Eaton
41.5 mi
00h 51m

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
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Eaton.

  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

    1583 ft · 46 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 25 North

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon

    828 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    536 ft · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Limon

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2924 ft · 45 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Fort Collins

    838 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on E470 Toll North: Fort Collins

    3151 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll North

    2614 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2663 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    6.4 mi · 6 min · E-470

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 47

    4.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 47

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Highway 392

    4 mi · 7 min · Highway 392

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    713 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Highway 85

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 85

  27. 27

    Continue on South Oak Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Oak Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 49
22 mi · 26%
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 19%
I 225 North
11.8 mi · 14%
Peña Boulevard
6.52 mi · 8%
E-470
6.39 mi · 8%
County Road 47
4.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

County Road 49

Turn left onto County Road 49

22 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochbuie
00h 51m from Centennial
Leave By
3:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Eaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Eaton?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Centennial and 41.5 miles from Eaton.

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

The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.84 one way or $21.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Eaton.

Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lochbuie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 14 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochbuie.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

48 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 66.29 mi (106.69 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Eaton

#2 Eaton

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population6,000
Coordinates40.5302600, -104.7113500
Altitude1475
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Eaton (-104.71135, 40.53026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $10.84
Round trip
$21.67
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.84 $21.67
Mid-grade $4.08 $11.97 $23.93
Premium $4.39 $12.87 $25.73
Diesel $4.74 $13.88 $27.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and Eaton. The current time is 23:57:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.