How far is Centennial, CO from Loma, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Loma, CO is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.16 mi
05h 05m
Flight
211.84 mi
340.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.84 mi
Kilometers
340.93 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.16 mi
Kilometers
436.39 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loma
Thu, Oct 15, 10:55 PM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Fri, Oct 16, 4:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-10-15T17:50
Arrive Loma
Thu, Oct 15, 10:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centennial
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eagle
CO

Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America

From Centennial
135.4 mi
02h 32m
To Loma
135.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph N
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 15 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue

    945 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6

    609 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    246.4 mi · 4 hr 31 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 139: Loma, Rangely

    1258 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 13 Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 13 Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto M 1/4 Road

    19 m · 3 sec · M 1/4 Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · M 1/4 Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
247 mi · 91%
South Valley Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.62 mi · 3%
13 Road
1.18 mi
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
0.93 mi
US 6 West
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

246 mi · 04h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
02h 32m from Centennial
Leave By
6:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Sunny near Loma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.4 miles from Centennial and 135.8 miles from Loma.

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

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Centennial and Sunny near Loma.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eagle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Vail, Colorado

41 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
RAIL

Glenwood Springs

44 mi away
413 7th Street
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

63 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

86 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Loma. Straight-line distance: 211.84 mi (340.93 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
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#2 Loma

Situated in the high desert of western Colorado's Grand Valley at an elevation of 4,508 feet, this unincorporated community lies within Mesa County along the Colorado River.

Population0
Coordinates39.1958100, -108.8131600
Altitude1374
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Loma (-108.81316, 39.19581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.22 L · about $41.39
Round trip
$82.78
19.14 gal · 72.44 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $41.39 $82.78
Mid-grade $4.72 $45.16 $90.32
Premium $5.06 $48.45 $96.91
Diesel $6.52 $62.37 $124.74

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and Loma. The current time is 17:50:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.