How far is Salida, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Salida, CO to Centennial, CO is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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.
Human settlement in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salida and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salida and Centennial.
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Start on I Street
46 m · 9 sec · I Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
567 ft · 17 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Poncha Boulevard
92 m · 13 sec · Poncha Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crestone Avenue
2478 ft · 1 min · Crestone Avenue
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Turn right onto North Grant Street
74 m · 6 sec · North Grant Street
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Continue on Mesa Lane
585 ft · 18 sec · Mesa Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
7 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
1151 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: East CO 470 to I-25
2982 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, University Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Quebec Street
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Quebec Street North
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto South Quebec Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Quebec Street
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn slight right
695 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
151 m · 36 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 Salida 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.
US 285 North
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 34m
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 leaving Salida and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salida to Centennial?
The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Blue River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Salida and 74.3 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 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 around Salida and Sunny near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Blue River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salida and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 93.97 mi (151.23 km).
#1 Salida
City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.5347200, -105.9989000 |
| Altitude | 2159 |
| 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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