How far is Centennial, CO from Timnath, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Timnath, CO is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
70.87 mi
01h 23m
Flight
65.89 mi
106.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.89 mi
Kilometers
106.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.87 mi
Kilometers
114.06 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timnath
Tue, Apr 14, 9:47 PM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Tue, Apr 14, 11:11 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-04-14T20:24
Arrive Timnath
Tue, Apr 14, 9:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Centennial
35.5 mi
00h 41m
To Timnath
35.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2588 ft · 1 min · East Harmony Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Timnath Parkway

    825 ft · 29 sec · Timnath Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

    92 m · 16 sec · Deer Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1255 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    130 m · 19 sec · 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto 3rd Avenue

    64 m · 15 sec · 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 53%
South Valley Highway
21.8 mi · 31%
North Valley Highway
9.6 mi · 14%
East Harmony Road
0.49 mi · 1%
East Dry Creek Road
0.3 mi
Harmony Road
0.26 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 41m from Centennial
Leave By
3:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Centennial and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Timnath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Centennial and 35.4 miles from Timnath.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 3:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.25 one way or $18.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Centennial and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Timnath.

Stop Ideas Near Erie

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 Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 8.8 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 6.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Timnath. Straight-line distance: 65.89 mi (106.04 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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

#2 Timnath

Human settlement in Larimer County, Colorado, United States of America

Population3,193
Coordinates40.5291500, -104.9852500
Altitude1483
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Timnath (-104.98525, 40.52915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $9.25
Round trip
$18.49
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $9.25 $18.49
Mid-grade $4.08 $10.21 $20.42
Premium $4.39 $10.98 $21.96
Diesel $4.74 $11.84 $23.69

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and Timnath. The current time is 20:24:00.

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.