How far is Centennial, CO from Evans, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Evans, CO is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 30m.
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.
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Evans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Evans.
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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
3.5 mi · 4 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
828 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
536 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Limon
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2924 ft · 45 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard
6.5 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Fort Collins
838 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E470 Toll North: Fort Collins
3151 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll North
2614 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2663 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
6.4 mi · 6 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
1014 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 49
20.1 mi · 23 min · County Road 49
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Turn left onto Highway 34
4.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 34
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 85
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 85
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Turn left onto 37th Street
138 m · 16 sec · 37th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
104 m · 15 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Evans.
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.
County Road 49
Turn left onto County Road 49
20.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Evans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Evans?
The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120.1 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?
Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Centennial and 37.3 miles from Evans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Evans.
Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Town of Frederick
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochbuie.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Evans. Straight-line distance: 55.94 mi (90.03 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 Evans
Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado
| Population | 23,183 |
| Coordinates | 40.3763700, -104.6921900 |
| Altitude | 1418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Evans (-104.69219, 40.37637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.73 | $19.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
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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