How far is Englewood, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Englewood, CO to Centennial, CO is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.92 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.57 mi
12.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.57 mi
Kilometers
12.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.92 mi
Kilometers
15.97 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Wed, Apr 15, 9:28 PM MDT
Return by in Englewood
Wed, Apr 15, 9:45 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Englewood
2026-04-15T21:11
Arrive Centennial
Wed, Apr 15, 9:28 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Englewood
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
Cherry Hills Village
CO

City in Colorado, United States

From Englewood
5 mi
00h 08m
To Centennial
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    16 m · 7 sec · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue on South Broadway

    1251 ft · 48 sec · South Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    680 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East Jefferson Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Hampden Bypass

    1416 ft · 34 sec · East Hampden Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on East Hampden Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hampden Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 25 South

    1777 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  13. 13

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Englewood 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
151.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
4.89 mi · 49%
East Hampden Avenue
2.61 mi · 26%
East Jefferson Avenue
0.62 mi · 6%
South Broadway
0.38 mi · 4%
I 25 South
0.34 mi · 3%
East Hampden Bypass
0.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

4.89 mi · 00h 06m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cherry Hills Village
00h 08m from Englewood
Leave By
7:56 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Englewood and Sunny near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Cherry Hills Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Englewood and 5 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Englewood and Sunny near Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Cherry Hills Village

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 Cherry Hills Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.2 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 8.1 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 5.9 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 14.8 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 Cherry Hills Village.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

12 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

42 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Englewood and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 7.57 mi (12.18 km).

Englewood

#1 Englewood

City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population35,099
Coordinates39.6477700, -104.9877600
Altitude1637
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broadway (-104.987781, 39.64777)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.29
Round trip
$2.59
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.29 $2.59
Mid-grade $4.08 $1.43 $2.86
Premium $4.39 $1.54 $3.07
Diesel $4.74 $1.66 $3.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Englewood and Centennial. The current time is 21:11:27.

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.