How far is Frisco, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Frisco, CO to Centennial, CO is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.25 mi
01h 32m
Flight
65 mi
104.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65 mi
Kilometers
104.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.25 mi
Kilometers
140.42 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM MDT
Return by in Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-22T20:03
Arrive Centennial
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Idaho Springs
CO

City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

From Frisco
41.2 mi
00h 46m
To Centennial
46 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Avenue

    541 ft · 28 sec · South 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1476 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Summit Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Summit Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

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

    2680 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  15. 15

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Summit Boulevard
59.6 mi · 68%
North Valley Highway
12.3 mi · 14%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.89 mi · 9%
I 25
0.64 mi · 1%
I 25 South
0.51 mi · 1%
US 6 East
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Summit Boulevard

Continue straight

50 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idaho Springs
00h 46m from Frisco
Leave By
3:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frisco and Sunny near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Frisco and 46 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Idaho Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Idaho Springs.

BUS

Pine Junction, CO

32 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

35 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 65 mi (104.61 km).

Frisco

#1 Frisco

Town in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,874
Coordinates39.5744300, -106.0975200
Altitude2766
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 4th Avenue (-106.097413, 39.574447)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.65 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.16 gal · 23.3 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.58 $25.16
Premium $4.39 $13.52 $27.05
Diesel $4.74 $14.59 $29.18

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 Frisco and Centennial. The current time is 20:03:45.

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.