How far is Centennial, CO from Severance, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Severance, CO is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.32 mi
01h 34m
Flight
65.31 mi
105.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.31 mi
Kilometers
105.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.32 mi
Kilometers
124.44 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severance
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Severance
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Dacono
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Centennial
38.7 mi
00h 47m
To Severance
38.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.8 mi · 28 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Harmony Road

    1394 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Harmony Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Harmony Road

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 74

    3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 74

  14. 14

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1421 ft · 56 sec · West 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    88 m · 10 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 48%
South Valley Highway
21.8 mi · 28%
North Valley Highway
9.6 mi · 12%
County Road 74
3.65 mi · 5%
East Harmony Road
3.53 mi · 5%
East Dry Creek Road
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.3 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dacono
00h 47m from Centennial
Leave By
3:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Severance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Dacono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Centennial and 38.6 miles from Severance.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Severance.

Stop Ideas Near Dacono

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 Dacono and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

17 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

29 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Severance. Straight-line distance: 65.31 mi (105.1 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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

#2 Severance

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population7,634
Coordinates40.5241500, -104.8510800
Altitude1490
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Severance (-104.85108, 40.52415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.33 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.19
5.46 gal · 20.66 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.10 $20.19
Mid-grade $4.08 $11.15 $22.30
Premium $4.39 $11.99 $23.97
Diesel $4.74 $12.93 $25.86

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 Severance. The current time is 21:34:31.

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.