How far is Centennial, CO from Louisville, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Louisville, CO is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.19 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.69 mi
49.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.69 mi
Kilometers
49.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.19 mi
Kilometers
58.25 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-18T23:14
Arrive Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Berkley
CO

Census designated place

From Centennial
18.1 mi
00h 24m
To Louisville
18.1 mi
00h 24m

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
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.3 mi · 26 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder

    2930 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Interlocken Loop, Northwest Parkway

    1621 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Parkway, Louisville

    123 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 96th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 96th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Courtesy Road

    1749 ft · 43 sec · Courtesy Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    825 ft · 27 sec · Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Front Street

    105 m · 15 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    98 m · 14 sec · Spruce Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
20.3 mi · 56%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10.9 mi · 30%
96th Street
1.7 mi · 5%
Northwest Parkway
0.97 mi · 3%
US 36 West
0.55 mi · 2%
Courtesy Road
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

20.3 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkley
00h 24m from Centennial
Leave By
4:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Centennial and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Berkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Centennial and 18.1 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Centennial and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Berkley

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 Berkley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

7 mi away
1055 19th Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

36 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

41 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Louisville

#2 Louisville

City in Colorado

Population19,060
Coordinates39.9777600, -105.1319300
Altitude1626
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Louisville (-105.13193, 39.97776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.39 $5.62 $11.24
Diesel $4.74 $6.06 $12.13

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 Louisville. The current time is 23:14:54.

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.