How far is Sterling, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Sterling, CO to Centennial, CO is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Centennial.
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Start on the route
73 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
84 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Chestnut Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
1246 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
1715 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
105.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
6.9 mi · 7 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
1099 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard
6.6 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
546 ft · 8 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
1915 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2190 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
916 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South 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 Sterling 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.
I 76 West
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 46m
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 Sterling and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling to Centennial?
The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Sterling and 76.3 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 2:20 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 Sterling and Sunny near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 114.05 mi (183.55 km).
#1 Sterling
City in Colorado
| Population | 14,078 |
| Coordinates | 40.6255400, -103.2077100 |
| Altitude | 1200 |
| 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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