How far is Milliken, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Milliken, CO to Centennial, CO is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.4 mi
01h 08m
Flight
51.85 mi
83.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.85 mi
Kilometers
83.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.4 mi
Kilometers
102.04 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Wed, Apr 22, 9:18 PM MDT
Return by in Milliken
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milliken
2026-04-22T20:10
Arrive Centennial
Wed, Apr 22, 9:18 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milliken
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Lafayette
CO

City in Colorado

From Milliken
31.7 mi
00h 34m
To Centennial
31.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 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 Milliken and Centennial.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    52 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Grace Avenue

    46 m · 14 sec · South Grace Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    24.3 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    21.8 mi · 28 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  14. 14

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
31.2 mi · 49%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.3 mi · 38%
Broad Street
6.94 mi · 11%
Dry Creek Road
0.26 mi
East Dry Creek Road
0.19 mi
East Panorama Circle
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

24.3 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 34m from Milliken
Leave By
4:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milliken and Sunny near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Milliken and 31.7 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 $8.28 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milliken and Sunny near Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

18 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

20 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

28 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milliken and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 51.85 mi (83.45 km).

Milliken

#1 Milliken

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population8,688
Coordinates40.3294300, -104.8552500
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.855088, 40.329426)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $8.28
Round trip
$16.57
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.28 $16.57
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.15 $18.30
Premium $4.39 $9.84 $19.67
Diesel $4.74 $10.61 $21.22

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 Milliken and Centennial. The current time is 20:10:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.