How far is Centennial, CO from Fort Morgan, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Fort Morgan, CO is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
95.35 mi
01h 45m
Flight
73.53 mi
118.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.53 mi
Kilometers
118.34 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.35 mi
Kilometers
153.45 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:11 AM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Sat, Apr 18, 4:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-18T01:25
Arrive Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Centennial
47.7 mi
00h 52m
To Fort Morgan
47.7 mi
00h 52m

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
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Fort Morgan.

  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

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Heartland Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Fort Morgan, New Raymer

    1197 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Beaver Avenue

    113 m · 12 sec · East Beaver Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Street

    111 m · 10 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
61.1 mi · 64%
I 225 North
11.8 mi · 12%
Peña Boulevard
6.52 mi · 7%
E-470
6.39 mi · 7%
South Valley Highway
3.51 mi · 4%
E470 Toll North
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

61.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
73.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 52m from Centennial
Leave By
3:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Centennial and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Fort Morgan?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Centennial and 47.7 miles from Fort Morgan.

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

The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Centennial and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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 Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Fort Lupton City Hall

Fort Lupton , CO
130 S McKinley Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Fort Morgan. Straight-line distance: 73.53 mi (118.34 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Fort Morgan

#2 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Fort Morgan (-103.79995, 40.25026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.76 $27.53
Premium $4.39 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $4.74 $15.96 $31.93

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and Fort Morgan. The current time is 01:25:42.

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.