How far is Towaoc, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Towaoc, CO to Centennial, CO is about 412.2 miles (663.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
412.18 mi
07h 33m
Flight
265.38 mi
427.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.38 mi
Kilometers
427.09 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
412.18 mi
Kilometers
663.34 km
Drive Time
07h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM MDT
Return by in Towaoc
Sun, Apr 19, 7:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Towaoc
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Centennial
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:33 PM to 3:03 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Towaoc
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Alamosa
CO

City in Colorado, USA

From Towaoc
213.8 mi
03h 46m
To Centennial
198.4 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Towaoc and Centennial.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Lane

    590 ft · 28 sec · Oak Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rustling Willow Street

    145 m · 14 sec · Rustling Willow Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mike Wash Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Mike Wash Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.5 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Empire Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Empire Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Dolores Road

    1262 ft · 30 sec · North Dolores Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Mancos Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · East Mancos Road

  9. 9

    Continue on US 160

    26.7 mi · 32 min · US 160

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward US 160 East, US 550 South

    1140 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Camino del Rio

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Camino del Rio

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 160

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 160

  13. 13

    Continue on San Juan Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pagosa Street

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pagosa Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West U.S. Highway 160

    12.6 mi · 15 min · West U.S. Highway 160

  17. 17

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1343 ft · 46 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    16.3 mi · 27 min · Grand Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1647 ft · 42 sec · Sixth Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    828 ft · 31 sec · West Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Santa Fe Avenue

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Walsen Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 85/87

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  32. 32

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    47.8 mi · 50 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1717 ft · 36 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Dry Creek Road

    1583 ft · 36 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  37. 37

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
86.9 mi · 21%
Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 17%
Pagosa Street
57.8 mi · 14%
Highway 160
52.7 mi · 13%
Ronald Reagan Highway
47.8 mi · 12%
US 160
26.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo

86.9 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+146.8 mi
265.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alamosa
03h 46m from Towaoc
Leave By
8:54 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Towaoc and Sunny near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Towaoc to Centennial?

The road trip is about 412.2 miles (663.3 km) and usually takes 07h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alamosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.8 miles from Towaoc and 198.4 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.81 one way or $107.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Towaoc and Sunny near Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Alamosa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alamosa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alamosa.

BUS

Alamosa, CO

1 mi away
111 Pike Avenue
BUS

Poncha Springs, CO

117 mi away
6250 US Highway 285
BUS

Salida, CO

118 mi away
54 Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Towaoc and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 265.38 mi (427.09 km).

Towaoc

#1 Towaoc

Census-designated place in Montezuma County, Colorado

Population1,087
Coordinates37.2044400, -108.7295400
Altitude1802
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Lane (-108.72925, 37.204461)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 663 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.55 gal
55.06 L · about $53.81
Round trip
$107.61
29.1 gal · 110.12 L
Estimated CO2
129.3 kg one way
Round trip: 258.6 kg / 570 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $53.81 $107.61
Mid-grade $4.08 $59.42 $118.84
Premium $4.39 $63.89 $127.78
Diesel $4.74 $68.92 $137.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Towaoc and Centennial. The current time is 04:16:14.

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.