How far is Evergreen, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Evergreen, CO to Centennial, CO is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evergreen and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen and Centennial.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Forest Hill Road
33 m · 10 sec · Forest Hill Road
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Bear Creek Road
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Turn right onto Myers Gulch Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Myers Gulch Road
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Continue on Parmalee Gulch Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Parmalee Gulch Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1826 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: East CO 470 to I-25
2982 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, University Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Quebec Street
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Quebec Street North
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto South Quebec Street
1047 ft · 28 sec · South Quebec Street
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Turn right onto East County Line Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East County Line Road
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Turn left onto South Yosemite Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street
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Turn slight right
91 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Dry Creek Road
1362 ft · 31 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn slight right
695 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
151 m · 36 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 Evergreen 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.
CO 470 East
Merge slight left
8.02 mi · 00h 09m
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 Chance Snow Showers leaving Evergreen 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 Evergreen to Centennial?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Ken Caryl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Evergreen and 18.5 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers around Evergreen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Ken Caryl
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ken Caryl.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.2 km).
#1 Evergreen
County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,944 |
| Coordinates | 39.6333200, -105.3172100 |
| Altitude | 2150 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
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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