How far is Superior, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Superior, CO to Centennial, CO is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Superior and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Centennial.
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Start on the route
43 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
961 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marshall Road
644 ft · 18 sec · Marshall Road
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Turn left onto McCaslin Boulevard
112 m · 24 sec · McCaslin Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 36 East: Denver
1565 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver
2497 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on I 25 south: Denver
2037 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
19.9 mi · 25 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 Superior 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.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
19.9 mi · 00h 25m
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 leaving Superior and Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Superior to Centennial?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Superior and 17.8 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Superior and Sunny near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 30.11 mi (48.45 km).
#1 Superior
Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.
| Population | 13,413 |
| Coordinates | 39.9527600, -105.1686000 |
| Altitude | 1675 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
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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