How far is Roxborough Park, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Roxborough Park, CO to Centennial, CO is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.74 mi
00h 33m
Flight
13.27 mi
21.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.27 mi
Kilometers
21.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.74 mi
Kilometers
34.99 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM MDT
Return by in Roxborough Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roxborough Park
2026-04-23T04:59
Arrive Centennial
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roxborough Park
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Columbine Valley
CO

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America

From Roxborough Park
9.7 mi
00h 16m
To Centennial
12.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roxborough Park and Centennial.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2577 ft · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    68 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Raphael Lane

    1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dante Drive

    103 m · 15 sec · Dante Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Dante Drive

    665 ft · 29 sec · Dante Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Waterton Road

    2303 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Platte Canyon Road

    638 ft · 22 sec · South Platte Canyon Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    146 m · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Wadsworth Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward CO 470 East

    2102 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward CO 470 EXPR

    33 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, University Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Quebec Street

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Quebec Street North

    77 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Quebec Street

    1047 ft · 28 sec · South Quebec Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East County Line Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East County Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Yosemite Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    91 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Dry Creek Road

    1362 ft · 31 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    695 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    151 m · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
5.61 mi · 26%
South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.1 mi · 19%
CO 470 EXPR
3.34 mi · 15%
East County Line Road
0.99 mi · 5%
South Yosemite Street
0.99 mi · 5%
Raphael Lane
0.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Broadway

Merge slight right

5.58 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbine Valley
00h 16m from Roxborough Park
Leave By
7:22 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Roxborough Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roxborough Park to Centennial?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbine Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Roxborough Park and 12.1 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Roxborough Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Columbine Valley

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 Columbine Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Denver City Council
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbine Valley.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

17 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

35 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

55 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roxborough Park and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 13.27 mi (21.36 km).

Roxborough Park

#1 Roxborough Park

Census designated place

Population9,099
Coordinates39.4738800, -105.0852600
Altitude1753
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.085913, 39.473289)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.69
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.85 $5.69
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.14 $6.29
Premium $4.39 $3.38 $6.76
Diesel $4.74 $3.65 $7.29

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 Roxborough Park and Centennial. The current time is 04:59:32.

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.