How far is Loveland, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Centennial, CO is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Centennial.
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Start on East 6th Street
40 m · 10 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Southeast
3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast
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Continue on East State Highway 402
2084 ft · 42 sec · East State Highway 402
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
2404 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
21.8 mi · 28 min · North 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 Loveland and Centennial.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Loveland and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Centennial?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Loveland and 32.6 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.51 one way or $17.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Loveland and Sunny near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Erie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 57.52 mi (92.57 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.39 | $18.79 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
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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