How far is Indian Hills, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Indian Hills, CO to Centennial, CO is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Hills and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Centennial.
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Start on Hiawatha Trail
144 m · 21 sec · Hiawatha Trail
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Continue on Santa Clara Road
142 m · 21 sec · Santa Clara Road
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Turn right onto Parmalee Gulch Road
1061 ft · 21 sec · 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 Indian Hills 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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Indian Hills and 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 Indian Hills to Centennial?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 12.9 miles from Indian Hills and 14.6 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Indian Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Ken Caryl
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ken Caryl.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 19.36 mi (31.15 km).
#1 Indian Hills
Situated in Jefferson County at an elevation of 6,857 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Rocky Mountain foothills west of Denver along Parmalee Gulch.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6166500, -105.2372100 |
| Altitude | 2090 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.33 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
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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