How far is Centennial, CO from Meeker, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Meeker, CO is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
236.34 mi
04h 54m
Flight
164.22 mi
264.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.22 mi
Kilometers
264.29 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.34 mi
Kilometers
380.35 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meeker
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Meeker
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 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
Avon
CO

Home Rule Municipality that is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

From Centennial
118.1 mi
02h 27m
To Meeker
118.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    170.8 mi · 3 hr 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 13 North: Rifle, Meeker

    1067 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1664 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Whiteriver Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Whiteriver Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1401 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Government Road

    37.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Government Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on West Market Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    120 m · 19 sec · 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
171 mi · 73%
Government Road
39.2 mi · 17%
South Valley Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.62 mi · 3%
Whiteriver Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 13m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.2 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
02h 27m from Centennial
Leave By
7:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meeker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Centennial and 118.3 miles from Meeker.

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

The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 7:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.84 one way or $61.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Centennial and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meeker.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avon, 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 Avon.

BUS

Vail, Colorado

15 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

37 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

64 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Glenwood Springs

69 mi away
413 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Meeker. Straight-line distance: 164.22 mi (264.29 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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

#2 Meeker

Town in Colorado, USA

Population2,318
Coordinates40.0374700, -107.9131300
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Meeker (-107.91313, 40.03747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.57 L · about $30.84
Round trip
$61.68
16.68 gal · 63.14 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $30.84 $61.68
Mid-grade $4.08 $34.06 $68.12
Premium $4.39 $36.62 $73.24
Diesel $4.74 $39.51 $79.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and Meeker. The current time is 03:40:46.

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.