How far is Centennial, CO from Montrose, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Montrose, CO is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Montrose.
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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
117 m · 15 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
1583 ft · 46 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn left onto I 25 North
1335 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
12.5 mi · 15 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6
609 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
224.5 mi · 4 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1290 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 32 Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 50
11.7 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 50
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto G50 Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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Continue on G Road
1.1 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
1068 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Confluence Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Confluence Drive
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Take the exit slight right
767 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
20.8 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Townsend Avenue
760 ft · 27 sec · South Townsend Avenue
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Continue on South Townsend Avenue
109 m · 16 sec · South Townsend Avenue
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
70 m · 10 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Montrose.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
225 mi · 04h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Centennial and Sunny near Montrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Montrose?
The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Centennial and 154.2 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.20 one way or $80.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centennial and Sunny near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Gypsum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gypsum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 178.03 mi (286.51 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 Montrose
Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland
| Population | 19,902 |
| Coordinates | 38.4783200, -107.8761700 |
| Altitude | 1770 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-107.87617, 38.47832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $40.20 | $80.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $44.39 | $88.79 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $47.73 | $95.46 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $51.49 | $102.98 |
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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