How far is Palisade, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Palisade, CO to Centennial, CO is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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Location in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palisade and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palisade and Centennial.
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Start on Main Street
1513 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto G Road
1.5 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Beaver Tail Tunnel
724 ft · 10 sec · Beaver Tail Tunnel
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
70 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
12.3 mi · 15 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 Palisade 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.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
79.3 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Palisade and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palisade to Centennial?
The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Edwards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Palisade and 126.6 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palisade and Sunny near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Edwards
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 Palisade and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 188.42 mi (303.23 km).
#1 Palisade
Town in Colorado
| Population | 2,797 |
| Coordinates | 39.1102600, -108.3509200 |
| Altitude | 1441 |
| 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: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $35.78 | $71.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $38.47 | $76.93 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $41.50 | $82.99 |
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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