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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on West 25th Avenue
128 m · 20 sec · West 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harlan Street
1931 ft · 53 sec · Harlan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harlan Street
27 m · 2 sec · Harlan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harlan Street
2595 ft · 1 min · Harlan Street
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Turn left onto West Colfax Avenue
2677 ft · 1 min · West Colfax Avenue
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 6 East
1344 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
12.3 mi · 15 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road
1389 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
999 ft · 21 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 Edgewater and Centennial.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 15.6 mi (25.11 km).
#1 Edgewater
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 5,393 |
| Coordinates | 39.7530400, -105.0641500 |
| Altitude | 1640 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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