How far is Centennial, CO from Georgetown, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Georgetown, CO is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
56.69 mi
01h 13m
Flight
44.53 mi
71.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.69 mi
Kilometers
91.24 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-23T06:56
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Genesee
CO

City in Idaho

From Centennial
28.3 mi
00h 36m
To Georgetown
28.4 mi
00h 36m

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
46°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
26 to 35 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 15 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue

    945 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6

    609 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Georgetown

    1099 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    150 m · 19 sec · 15th Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Argentine Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Argentine Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Argentine Street

    2474 ft · 1 min · Argentine Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brownell Street

    822 ft · 40 sec · Brownell Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street

    110 m · 7 sec · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
33.3 mi · 59%
South Valley Highway
12.5 mi · 22%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.62 mi · 13%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
0.93 mi · 2%
US 6 West
0.6 mi · 1%
Argentine Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

32.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genesee
00h 36m from Centennial
Leave By
4:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Centennial and 28.4 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Genesee

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 Genesee and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum
Denver City Council
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

25 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

27 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

41 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.67 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 Georgetown

Town in Colorado

Population1,102
Coordinates39.7061000, -105.6975000
Altitude2597
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Georgetown (-105.6975, 39.7061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.57 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
4 gal · 15.14 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.17 $16.34
Premium $4.39 $8.78 $17.56
Diesel $4.74 $9.47 $18.95

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 Georgetown. The current time is 06:56:42.

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.