How far is Cripple Creek, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Cripple Creek, CO to Centennial, CO is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cripple Creek and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cripple Creek and Centennial.
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Start on East Bennett Avenue
5 m · 3 sec · East Bennett Avenue
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
103 m · 17 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Carr Avenue
1129 ft · 55 sec · East Carr Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
665 ft · 25 sec · North 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Golden Avenue
129 m · 20 sec · East Golden Avenue
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
529 ft · 18 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on South State Highway 67
18.1 mi · 32 min · South State Highway 67
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Take the ramp slight right toward CO 67: US Highway 24
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 23 min
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Turn sharp left onto South 31st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South 31st Street
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Turn right onto West Fontanero Street
1403 ft · 32 sec · West Fontanero Street
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Continue on Fontmore Road
1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road
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Continue on West Fillmore Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 25
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
47.8 mi · 50 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road
1717 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Dry Creek Road
1583 ft · 36 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Chester Street
552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn left
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
144 m · 35 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 Cripple Creek and Centennial.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
47.8 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cripple Creek and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cripple Creek to Centennial?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Cripple Creek and 51.1 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 2:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.98 one way or $25.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cripple Creek and Sunny near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cripple Creek and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 59.74 mi (96.15 km).
#1 Cripple Creek
City in Teller County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,266 |
| Coordinates | 38.7466600, -105.1783100 |
| Altitude | 2882 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 110,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.5791600, -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
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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