How far is Centennial, CO from Redlands, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Redlands, CO is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.8 miles (328 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Flight Distance
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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 04h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Redlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Redlands.
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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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3
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
233.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 24 Road, Redlands Parkway
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward 24 Road
95 m · 5 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
104 m · 6 sec · 24 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 24 Road
37 m · 2 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
2452 ft · 45 sec · 24 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 24 Road
32 m · 2 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
1 mi · 2 min · 24 Road
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Continue on Redlands Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Redlands Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway
3 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto Broadway
117 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right
107 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Redlands Court
8 m · 5 sec · Redlands Court
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Turn left onto 22 1/2 Road
49 m · 12 sec · 22 1/2 Road
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Turn left onto Broadway
99 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Redlands.
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
234 mi · 04h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Redlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Redlands?
The road trip is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 130.4 miles from Centennial and 130.7 miles from Redlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.8 miles (328 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 7:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.83 one way or $79.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Redlands.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Redlands. Straight-line distance: 203.82 mi (328.02 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 Redlands
Situated in Mesa County at an elevation of 4,656 feet, this community lies directly west of Grand Junction across the Gunnison River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0788700, -108.6356500 |
| Altitude | 1419 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redlands (-108.63565, 39.07887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $4.33 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $43.46 | $86.92 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $46.63 | $93.26 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $60.02 | $120.04 |
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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