How far is Ordway, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Ordway, CO to Centennial, CO is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
City in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ordway and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ordway and Centennial.
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Start on the route
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
60 m · 13 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
686 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
121 m · 16 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
103 m · 13 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn right
35.9 mi · 45 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
883 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Paul Harvey Boulevard
1514 ft · 49 sec · Paul Harvey Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto William White Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · William White Boulevard
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Turn right onto César Chávez Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · César Chávez Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Denver
1903 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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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 Ordway 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.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
47.8 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Ordway and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ordway to Centennial?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Fountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Ordway and 73.8 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 1:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust around Ordway and Sunny near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ordway and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 111.7 mi (179.76 km).
#1 Ordway
City in Colorado
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 38.2180600, -103.7560600 |
| Altitude | 1314 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.75 | $45.49 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $24.54 | $49.08 |
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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