How far is Greeley, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Centennial, CO is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.62 mi
01h 25m
Flight
59 mi
94.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59 mi
Kilometers
94.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.62 mi
Kilometers
128.14 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-22T23:46
Arrive Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeley
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
Lochbuie
CO

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

From Greeley
38.3 mi
00h 42m
To Centennial
41.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 24 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 Greeley and Centennial.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Avenue

    80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    602 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 21st Avenue

    151 m · 29 sec · 21st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 18th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East 18th Street

    825 ft · 13 sec · East 18th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 18th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 49

    21.9 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West

    901 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    6.9 mi · 7 min · E-470

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard

    1099 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    546 ft · 8 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, ​Peoria Street

    1915 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2190 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    916 ft · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Valley Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  28. 28

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeley 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 27%
I 76 West
15.9 mi · 20%
I 225 South
12.7 mi · 16%
E-470
6.95 mi · 9%
Peña Boulevard
6.62 mi · 8%
South Valley Highway
3.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Road 49

Turn right onto County Road 49

21.9 mi · 00h 26m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochbuie
00h 42m from Greeley
Leave By
3:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greeley and Sunny near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Greeley and 41.3 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.39 one way or $20.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greeley and Sunny near Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie

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 Lochbuie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochbuie.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

48 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 59 mi (94.95 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $10.39
Round trip
$20.78
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.39 $20.78
Mid-grade $4.08 $11.48 $22.95
Premium $4.39 $12.34 $24.68
Diesel $4.74 $13.31 $26.62

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 Greeley and Centennial. The current time is 23:46:53.

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.