How far is Centennial, CO from Kittredge, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Kittredge, CO is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 00h 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Kittredge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Kittredge.
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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
3.7 mi · 7 min · Parmalee Gulch Road
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Continue on Myers Gulch Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Myers Gulch Road
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Turn left onto Columbine Trail
150 m · 22 sec · Columbine Trail
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Continue on Center Drive
1080 ft · 50 sec · Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Burnham Drive
36 m · 5 sec · Burnham Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burnham Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Kittredge.
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 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 Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kittredge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Kittredge?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Ken Caryl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Centennial and 16.4 miles from Kittredge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Centennial and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kittredge.
Stop Ideas Near Ken Caryl
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ken Caryl.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Kittredge. Straight-line distance: 23.1 mi (37.18 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 Kittredge
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 1,304 |
| Coordinates | 39.6547100, -105.2997100 |
| Altitude | 2105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kittredge (-105.29971, 39.65471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
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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