How far is Centennial, CO from Ellicott, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Ellicott, CO is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
76.03 mi
01h 30m
Flight
57.51 mi
92.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.51 mi
Kilometers
92.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.03 mi
Kilometers
122.36 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellicott
Thu, Oct 15, 2:10 PM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-10-15T12:40
Arrive Ellicott
Thu, Oct 15, 2:10 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Gleneagle
CO

Census designated place

From Centennial
38 mi
00h 45m
To Ellicott
38 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph N
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    758 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South

    1814 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    42.6 mi · 44 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Interquest Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Interquest Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Interquest Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Powers Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Powers Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Constitution Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Constitution Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Marksheffel Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Marksheffel Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 94

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 94

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
42.6 mi · 56%
Highway 94
16.1 mi · 21%
North Powers Boulevard
10.1 mi · 13%
Interquest Parkway
2.58 mi · 3%
Constitution Avenue
2.04 mi · 3%
Marksheffel Road
1.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

42.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
00h 45m from Centennial
Leave By
3:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ellicott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Centennial and 38 miles from Ellicott.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.59 one way or $23.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Centennial and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ellicott.

Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gleneagle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

24 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

68 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

80 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Ellicott. Straight-line distance: 57.51 mi (92.56 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ellicott

Situated in El Paso County at an elevation of 6,020 feet, this census-designated place lies on the semi-arid high plains east of Colorado Springs.

Population0
Coordinates38.8383300, -104.3869100
Altitude1835
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Ellicott (-104.38691, 38.83833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $11.59
Round trip
$23.18
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $11.59 $23.18
Mid-grade $4.72 $12.65 $25.29
Premium $5.06 $13.57 $27.14
Diesel $6.52 $17.47 $34.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and Ellicott. The current time is 12:40:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.