How far is Wiggins, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Wiggins, CO to Centennial, CO is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.48 mi
01h 18m
Flight
61.99 mi
99.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.99 mi
Kilometers
99.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.48 mi
Kilometers
137.57 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Fri, Apr 17, 11:39 PM MDT
Return by in Wiggins
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wiggins
2026-04-17T22:21
Arrive Centennial
Fri, Apr 17, 11:39 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wiggins
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Lochbuie
CO

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

From Wiggins
39.8 mi
00h 39m
To Centennial
45.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 26 mph NNE
Destination
48°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue

    160 m · 23 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Corona Avenue

    22 m · 7 sec · East Corona Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    2269 ft · 42 sec · West Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 6

    2676 ft · 53 sec · US Highway 6

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 3

    134 m · 14 sec · County Road 3

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    6.9 mi · 7 min · E-470

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard

    1099 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    546 ft · 8 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, ​Peoria Street

    1915 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2190 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    916 ft · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  26. 26

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 3
45.4 mi · 53%
I 225 South
12.7 mi · 15%
E-470
6.95 mi · 8%
Peña Boulevard
6.62 mi · 8%
South Valley Highway
3.34 mi · 4%
E470 Toll South
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 3

Merge slight left

45.2 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochbuie
00h 39m from Wiggins
Leave By
3:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Wiggins and Rain And Snow Showers near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Wiggins and 45.7 miles from Centennial.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Wiggins and Rain And Snow Showers near Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lochbuie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

48 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wiggins and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 61.99 mi (99.76 km).

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#1 Wiggins

Town in Colorado, United States

Population1,152
Coordinates40.2305400, -104.0727300
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.072433, 40.230536)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.33 $24.67
Premium $4.39 $13.26 $26.52
Diesel $4.74 $14.31 $28.61

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wiggins and Centennial. The current time is 22:21:01.

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.