How far is Centennial, CO from Welby, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Welby, CO is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Welby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Welby.
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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
19.7 mi · 25 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue
611 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West, CO 224: Grand Junction
1845 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 224: 70th Avenue
54 m · 4 sec
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Continue on CO 224: 70th Avenue
1170 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East 70th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 70th Avenue
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Turn left onto North York Street
1 km · 2 min · North York Street
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Continue on North York Street
567 ft · 22 sec · North York Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North York Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Welby.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
19.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Welby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Welby?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Centennial and 11.6 miles from Welby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centennial and Mostly Sunny near Welby.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Welby. Straight-line distance: 18.32 mi (29.48 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 Welby
Census-designated place in Colorado
| Population | 14,846 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -104.9591500 |
| Altitude | 1565 |
| Country | United States |
End: Welby (-104.95915, 39.83665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
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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