How far is Lochbuie, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Lochbuie, CO to Centennial, CO is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lochbuie and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lochbuie and Centennial.
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Start on County Road 37
2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37
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At the end of the road, turn right onto I-76 Frontage Road
563 ft · 15 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 168th Avenue
77 m · 5 sec · East 168th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 168th Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · East 168th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
1894 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
6.9 mi · 7 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
1099 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard
6.6 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
546 ft · 8 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
1915 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2190 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
916 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road
1389 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Chester Street
552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn left
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
144 m · 35 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 Lochbuie 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.
I 225 South
Continue straight
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lochbuie and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Lochbuie to Centennial?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Lochbuie and 26 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 7:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lochbuie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Denver City Council
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
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Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lochbuie and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 30.78 mi (49.54 km).
#1 Lochbuie
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
| Population | 7,885 |
| Coordinates | 40.0072100, -104.7160800 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
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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