How far is Centennial, CO from Olathe, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Olathe, CO is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Olathe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Olathe.
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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
9.4 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Highway 50 Bypass
90 m · 8 sec · Highway 50 Bypass
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Turn left onto North Highway 50 Business Loop
1.4 km · 1 min · North Highway 50 Business Loop
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1588 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Horton Avenue
53 m · 13 sec · South Horton Avenue
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Turn left
72 m · 17 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 Olathe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Centennial and Sunny near Olathe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Olathe?
The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Centennial and 149.1 miles from Olathe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.2 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 5:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.87 one way or $77.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centennial and Sunny near Olathe.
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 Olathe. Straight-line distance: 179.6 mi (289.04 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 Olathe
Human settlement in Montrose County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,824 |
| Coordinates | 38.6049900, -107.9822900 |
| Altitude | 1633 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olathe (-107.98229, 38.60499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $38.87 | $77.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $42.92 | $85.85 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $46.15 | $92.30 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $49.79 | $99.57 |
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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