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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.17 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.74 mi
38.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.74 mi
Kilometers
38.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.17 mi
Kilometers
56.6 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM MDT
Return by in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen
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
Ken Caryl
CO

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado

From Evergreen
16.7 mi
00h 22m
To Centennial
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 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 Evergreen and Centennial.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Hill Road

    33 m · 10 sec · Forest Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Bear Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Myers Gulch Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Myers Gulch Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Parmalee Gulch Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Parmalee Gulch Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1826 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: East CO 470 to I-25

    2982 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, University Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Quebec Street

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Quebec Street North

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Quebec Street

    1047 ft · 28 sec · South Quebec Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East County Line Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East County Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Yosemite Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    91 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Dry Creek Road

    1362 ft · 31 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    695 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    151 m · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evergreen 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CO 470 East
12.8 mi · 36%
Parmalee Gulch Road
7.54 mi · 21%
Broadway
5.61 mi · 16%
Bear Creek Road
2.51 mi · 7%
Myers Gulch Road
1.89 mi · 5%
East County Line Road
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ken Caryl
00h 22m from Evergreen
Leave By
7:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ken Caryl and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum
Denver City Council
Meeting point 13.7 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 7.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ken Caryl.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

22 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

27 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

56 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.2 km).

Evergreen

#1 Evergreen

County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States

Population3,944
Coordinates39.6333200, -105.3172100
Altitude2150
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.317273, 39.633396)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.17
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen and Centennial. The current time is 02:13:51.

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.