How far is Centennial, CO from Fountain, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Fountain, CO is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.6 mi
01h 16m
Flight
62.69 mi
100.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.69 mi
Kilometers
100.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.6 mi
Kilometers
112.01 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-23T06:27
Arrive Fountain
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Woodmoor
CO

Census designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

From Centennial
34.9 mi
00h 38m
To Fountain
34.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.6 mi · 50 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85 North: Fountain

    1042 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North: Fountain

    61 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue

    3010 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Indiana Avenue

    1035 ft · 24 sec · West Indiana Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1001 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
47.6 mi · 68%
Ronald Reagan Highway
11.2 mi · 16%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.76 mi · 13%
Santa Fe Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
I 25 South
0.34 mi
US 85 North
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

47.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
62.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodmoor
00h 38m from Centennial
Leave By
3:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Woodmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Centennial and 34.8 miles from Fountain.

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

The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodmoor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodmoor, 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 Woodmoor.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

30 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

62 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

73 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Fountain. Straight-line distance: 62.69 mi (100.89 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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

#2 Fountain

City in Colorado, United States

Population31,017
Coordinates38.6822200, -104.7008100
Altitude1690
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Fountain (-104.70081, 38.68222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.19
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $9.10 $18.19
Mid-grade $4.08 $10.05 $20.09
Premium $4.39 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $4.74 $11.65 $23.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and Fountain. The current time is 06:27:54.

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.