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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.9 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.98 mi
86.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.98 mi
Kilometers
86.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.9 mi
Kilometers
114.11 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-18T23:57
Arrive La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
35.5 mi
00h 44m
To La Salle
35.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph NW

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.

  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

    14.1 mi · 16 min · County Road 49

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road 44

    5 mi · 8 min · County Road 44

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road 39

    2.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 39

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 22%
County Road 49
14.1 mi · 20%
I 225 North
11.8 mi · 17%
Peña Boulevard
6.52 mi · 9%
E-470
6.39 mi · 9%
County Road 44
4.97 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 44m from Centennial
Leave By
3:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 14.7 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 10 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 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 La Salle. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.88 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
La Salle

#2 La Salle

Town in Colorado, USA

Population2,466
Coordinates40.3488700, -104.7019100
Altitude1426
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: La Salle (-104.70191, 40.34887)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $9.25
Round trip
$18.49
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and La Salle. The current time is 23:57:55.

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.