How far is Centennial, CO from Fowler, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Fowler, CO is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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.
City in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Fowler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Fowler.
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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
47.6 mi · 50 min · South Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, CO 47 East: Cañon City
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto César Chávez Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · César Chávez Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left
70 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Pete Jimenez Parkway
157 m · 14 sec · Pete Jimenez Parkway
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Continue on William White Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · William White Boulevard
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Turn right onto Paul Harvey Boulevard
2024 ft · 1 min · Paul Harvey Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
1041 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Pitkin Avenue
62 m · 11 sec · Pitkin Avenue
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Turn right
57 m · 14 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 Fowler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fowler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Fowler?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Fountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Centennial and 66.2 miles from Fowler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centennial and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fowler.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Fowler. Straight-line distance: 110.21 mi (177.37 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 Fowler
Human settlement in Otero County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,149 |
| Coordinates | 38.1291700, -104.0232900 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fowler (-104.02329, 38.12917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $19.11 | $38.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
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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