How far is Ken Caryl, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Ken Caryl, CO to Centennial, CO is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ken Caryl and Centennial.
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Start on South Cottonwood Mountain
50 m · 13 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain
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Turn left onto West Crestone Mountain Road
135 m · 21 sec · West Crestone Mountain Road
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Turn right onto South Sangre de Cristo Road
1982 ft · 2 min · South Sangre de Cristo Road
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Turn left onto West Chatfield Avenue
840 ft · 28 sec · West Chatfield Avenue
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Turn right onto South Kipling Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · South Kipling Parkway
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Turn left onto CO 470 East
2038 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
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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 Ken Caryl 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.
Broadway
Merge slight right
5.58 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Ken Caryl and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ken Caryl to Centennial?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Highlands Ranch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Ken Caryl and 9.6 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ken Caryl and Sunny near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Highlands Ranch
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 Highlands Ranch.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ken Caryl and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 12.53 mi (20.17 km).
#1 Ken Caryl
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 32,438 |
| Coordinates | 39.5758200, -105.1122100 |
| Altitude | 1756 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.70 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
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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