How far is Centennial, CO from Littleton, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Littleton, CO is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
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Neighborhood in Centennial, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Littleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Littleton.
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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
159 m · 20 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn left onto East Dry Creek Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn right onto South Holly Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Holly Street
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Turn left onto East Arapahoe Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Arapahoe Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
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Turn left onto West Littleton Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Littleton Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
153 m · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Prince Street
53 m · 8 sec · South Prince Street
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Turn right
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Littleton.
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.
East Arapahoe Road
Turn left onto East Arapahoe Road
3.51 mi · 00h 06m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Littleton?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Southglenn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Centennial and 5 miles from Littleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Southglenn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southglenn.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Littleton. Straight-line distance: 7.8 mi (12.56 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 Littleton
A city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 46,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.6133200, -105.0166500 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
End: Littleton (-105.01665, 39.61332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
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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