How far is Centennial, CO from Indian Hills, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Indian Hills, CO is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
School shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on 20 April 1999
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Indian Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Indian Hills.
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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
1.6 km · 1 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
890 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction
737 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction, Quebec Street
3035 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CO 470 Express
50 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West
38 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South: Fairplay
1353 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Parmalee Gulch Road
1825 ft · 39 sec · Parmalee Gulch Road
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Turn left onto Santa Clara Road
142 m · 21 sec · Santa Clara Road
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Continue on Santa Clara Road
91 m · 13 sec · Santa Clara Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hiawatha Trail
53 m · 8 sec · Hiawatha Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hiawatha Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Indian Hills.
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.
CO 470 West
Merge slight right
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Rain And Snow Likely near Indian Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Indian Hills?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Centennial and 13.8 miles from Indian Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Centennial and Rain And Snow Likely near Indian Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Columbine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Indian Hills. Straight-line distance: 19.36 mi (31.15 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 Indian Hills
Situated in Jefferson County at an elevation of 6,857 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Rocky Mountain foothills west of Denver along Parmalee Gulch.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6166500, -105.2372100 |
| Altitude | 2090 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Hills (-105.23721, 39.61665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.33 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
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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