How far is Southglenn, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Southglenn, CO to Centennial, CO is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southglenn and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southglenn and Centennial.
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Start on South Fillmore Circle
36 m · 6 sec · South Fillmore Circle
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Continue on South Fillmore Circle
97 m · 20 sec · South Fillmore Circle
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Turn left onto East Fremont Drive
1196 ft · 54 sec · East Fremont Drive
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Turn right onto East Geddes Drive
1075 ft · 49 sec · East Geddes Drive
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Turn right onto East Geddes Avenue
1143 ft · 55 sec · East Geddes Avenue
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Continue on East Geddes Avenue
552 ft · 26 sec · East Geddes Avenue
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Turn right onto South Colorado Boulevard
1191 ft · 31 sec · South Colorado Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Dry Creek Road
3.3 mi · 6 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 Southglenn and Centennial.
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.
East Dry Creek Road
Turn left onto East Dry Creek Road
3.29 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southglenn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southglenn to Centennial?
The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Castlewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Southglenn and 2.3 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.59 one way or $1.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southglenn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Castlewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castlewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southglenn and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 4.08 mi (6.56 km).
#1 Southglenn
Neighborhood in Centennial, Colorado, United States
| Population | 42,268 |
| Coordinates | 39.5872100, -104.9527600 |
| Altitude | 1705 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.59 | $1.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.65 | $1.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.70 | $1.41 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $0.76 | $1.52 |
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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