How far is Centennial, CO from Kersey, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Kersey, CO is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
71.23 mi
01h 25m
Flight
58.29 mi
93.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.29 mi
Kilometers
93.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.23 mi
Kilometers
114.63 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kersey
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 PM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-19T12:15
Arrive Kersey
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Brighton
CO

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Centennial
35.6 mi
00h 42m
To Kersey
35.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
27°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    20 mi · 23 min · County Road 49

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Highway 34

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 34

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    639 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto 1st Street

    1409 ft · 44 sec · 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Campbell Street

    655 ft · 31 sec · Campbell Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    129 m · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 49
20 mi · 28%
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 22%
I 225 North
11.8 mi · 17%
Peña Boulevard
6.52 mi · 9%
E-470
6.39 mi · 9%
South Valley Highway
3.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

County Road 49

Turn left onto County Road 49

20 mi · 00h 23m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 42m from Centennial
Leave By
3:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Centennial and Mostly Clear near Kersey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Centennial and 35.6 miles from Kersey.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centennial and Mostly Clear near Kersey.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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 Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 3.3 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

30 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

31 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Kersey. Straight-line distance: 58.29 mi (93.81 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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

#2 Kersey

Village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK

Population1,798
Coordinates40.3874800, -104.5616300
Altitude1407
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Kersey (-104.56163, 40.38748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $4.08 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.39 $11.02 $22.04
Diesel $4.74 $11.89 $23.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and Kersey. The current time is 12:15:21.

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.