How far is Edgewater, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Edgewater, CO to Centennial, CO is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.08 mi
00h 25m
Flight
15.6 mi
25.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.6 mi
Kilometers
25.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.08 mi
Kilometers
29.09 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM MDT
Return by in Edgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewater
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edgewater
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Glendale
CO

City in Colorado

From Edgewater
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Centennial
9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph W
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 25th Avenue

    128 m · 20 sec · West 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harlan Street

    1931 ft · 53 sec · Harlan Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harlan Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Harlan Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Harlan Street

    2595 ft · 1 min · Harlan Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Colfax Avenue

    2677 ft · 1 min · West Colfax Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 6 East

    1344 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2680 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  16. 16

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
12.3 mi · 68%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
1.1 mi · 6%
Sheridan Boulevard
1.03 mi · 6%
Harlan Street
0.87 mi · 5%
I 25
0.64 mi · 4%
I 25 South
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
15.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 13m from Edgewater
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgewater and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Edgewater and 9 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Edgewater and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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 Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

7 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

49 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 15.6 mi (25.11 km).

Edgewater

#1 Edgewater

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

Population5,393
Coordinates39.7530400, -105.0641500
Altitude1640
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: West 25th Avenue (-105.06415, 39.753007)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.61 $5.23
Premium $4.39 $2.81 $5.62
Diesel $4.74 $3.03 $6.06

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 Edgewater and Centennial. The current time is 02:37:17.

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.