How far is Georgetown, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Georgetown, CO to Centennial, CO is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
61.01 mi
01h 03m
Flight
44.53 mi
71.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.01 mi
Kilometers
98.19 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Wed, Apr 22, 6:23 PM MDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 22, 7:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-22T17:19
Arrive Centennial
Wed, Apr 22, 6:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Genesee
CO

City in Idaho

From Georgetown
28.1 mi
00h 31m
To Centennial
32.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 29 mph WSW
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 Georgetown and Centennial.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    33 m · 8 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    74 m · 12 sec · Rose Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    145 m · 25 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brownell Street

    580 ft · 25 sec · Brownell Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Argentine Street

    2461 ft · 1 min · Argentine Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 15th Street

    61 m · 4 sec · 15th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto 15th Street

    73 m · 13 sec · 15th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 east: Denver

    1377 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    32.7 mi · 39 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

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

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1 km · 59 sec

  13. 13

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

    2680 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  19. 19

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
32.7 mi · 54%
North Valley Highway
12.3 mi · 20%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.89 mi · 13%
I 25
0.64 mi · 1%
I 25 South
0.51 mi · 1%
Argentine Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

32.7 mi · 00h 39m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genesee
00h 31m from Georgetown
Leave By
4:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Georgetown and 32.9 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Genesee

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 Genesee and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 14.7 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 14.8 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 14.6 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 Genesee.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

25 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

27 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

41 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.67 km).

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#1 Georgetown

Town in Colorado

Population1,102
Coordinates39.7061000, -105.6975000
Altitude2597
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-105.697407, 39.706346)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $7.95
Round trip
$15.90
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.95 $15.90
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.39 $9.44 $18.88
Diesel $4.74 $10.18 $20.37

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Centennial. The current time is 17:19:37.

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.