How far is Meeker, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Meeker, CO to Centennial, CO is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.45 mi
04h 01m
Flight
164.22 mi
264.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.22 mi
Kilometers
264.29 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.45 mi
Kilometers
390.18 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM MDT
Return by in Meeker
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meeker
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meeker
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Avon
CO

Home Rule Municipality that is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

From Meeker
117.9 mi
02h 00m
To Centennial
124.5 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 35 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meeker and Centennial.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meeker and Centennial.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    48 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    120 m · 19 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    39.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · West Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Government Road

    2281 ft · 43 sec · Government Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1401 ft · 34 sec · Railroad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Whiteriver Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Whiteriver Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Whiteriver Avenue

    3085 ft · 1 min · Whiteriver Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    64 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2164 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    77 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    171.1 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1 km · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2680 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · North Valley Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  22. 22

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meeker and Centennial.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whiteriver Avenue
173 mi · 71%
West Market Street
39.4 mi · 16%
North Valley Highway
12.3 mi · 5%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.89 mi · 3%
I 25
0.64 mi
I 25 South
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Whiteriver Avenue

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.3 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
02h 00m from Meeker
Leave By
8:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meeker and Sunny near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meeker to Centennial?

The road trip is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Meeker and 124.5 miles from Centennial.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.3 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 8:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.62 one way or $63.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meeker and Sunny near Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avon.

BUS

Vail, Colorado

15 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

37 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

64 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Glenwood Springs

69 mi away
413 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meeker and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 164.22 mi (264.29 km).

Meeker

#1 Meeker

Town in Colorado, USA

Population2,318
Coordinates40.0374700, -107.9131300
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-107.913123, 40.037446)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.38 L · about $31.62
Round trip
$63.24
17.1 gal · 64.76 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $31.62 $63.24
Mid-grade $4.08 $34.92 $69.84
Premium $4.39 $37.54 $75.09
Diesel $4.74 $40.50 $81.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meeker and Centennial. The current time is 23:04:42.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.