How far is Centennial, CO from La Salle, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to La Salle, CO is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and La Salle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and La Salle.
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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
1583 ft · 46 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn left onto I 25 North
1335 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
828 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
536 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Limon
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2924 ft · 45 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard
6.5 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Fort Collins
838 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E470 Toll North: Fort Collins
3151 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll North
2614 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2663 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
6.4 mi · 6 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
1014 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 49
14.1 mi · 16 min · County Road 49
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Turn left onto County Road 44
5 mi · 8 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto County Road 39
2.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 39
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and La Salle.
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.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
15.4 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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny near La Salle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to La Salle?
The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 35.5 miles from Centennial and 35.4 miles from La Salle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.25 one way or $18.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Centennial and Mostly Sunny near La Salle.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Town of Frederick
Town Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and La Salle. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.88 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 La Salle
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,466 |
| Coordinates | 40.3488700, -104.7019100 |
| Altitude | 1426 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Salle (-104.70191, 40.34887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.25 | $18.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
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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