How far is Centennial, CO from Elizabeth, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Elizabeth, CO is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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 40m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Elizabeth.
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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 left to continue on E-470 North: Limon
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
4.4 mi · 4 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 83
2145 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto CO 83 South: Parker Road
614 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Parker Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road
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Continue on North State Highway 83
4.6 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 83
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Turn left onto East State Highway 86
8.8 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 86
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Turn right onto Pine Street
119 m · 22 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
42 m · 8 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Elizabeth.
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 State Highway 86
Turn left onto East State Highway 86
8.85 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Centennial and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
The Pinery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Centennial and 13.9 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centennial and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near The Pinery
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 Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 21.26 mi (34.21 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 Elizabeth
Town in Elbert County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 39.3602700, -104.5969100 |
| Altitude | 1974 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabeth (-104.59691, 39.36027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
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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