How far is Manassa, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Manassa, CO to Centennial, CO is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Statutory Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassa and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassa and Centennial.
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Start on North 5th Street
40 m · 8 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right
21.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue
159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
64 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Walsen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 85/87
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
47.8 mi · 50 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road
1717 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Dry Creek Road
1583 ft · 36 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 Manassa 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.
I 25 North
Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Manassa and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassa to Centennial?
The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Manassa and 118.9 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.43 one way or $62.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manassa and Sunny near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Rye
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rye.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassa and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 175.82 mi (282.95 km).
#1 Manassa
Human settlement in Conejos County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,019 |
| Coordinates | 37.1741800, -105.9375200 |
| Altitude | 2344 |
| 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: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $31.43 | $62.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $34.71 | $69.43 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $37.32 | $74.65 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $40.26 | $80.53 |
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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