Road Trips from Centennial, CO
Centennial makes a great launchpad for a variety of trips, whether you're looking for a quick day trip or a longer adventure. You've got options ranging from under two hours to destinations requiring a full day's drive or more. Some routes stick to surface roads with climbs, while others involve significant mountain driving with elevation changes. Plus, several picks put you near national parks and monuments, offering a dose of nature on your drive.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
1.3h
With Parks Nearby
11
Under 2 hours
Ault, CO
1h 47m87.9 mi one way
This is one of your closest options, just 1.8 hours away. It's a straightforward drive on mostly surface roads, covering 87.9 miles. While it doesn't feature parks directly, it offers high-altitude sections with climbs, giving you a bit of a workout on the way.
Campion, CO
1h 18m63.1 mi one way
At 1.3 hours and 63.1 miles, Campion is another short trip from Centennial. The route primarily uses surface roads and includes high-altitude sections with notable climbs. It’s a more direct drive compared to some of the longer, more mountainous options.
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Bayfield, CO
7h 10m349.4 mi one way
For a longer journey, Bayfield is 7.2 hours and 349.4 miles away. This pick offers a significant experience with mountain driving and elevation changes, plus it's one of the few routes with nearby parks, specifically Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
Pagosa Springs, CO
6h 15m308.3 mi one way
Pagosa Springs is a substantial road trip at 6.3 hours and 308.3 miles. This route involves mixed highway and surface roads with mountain driving and significant elevation changes. Like Bayfield, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is nearby, offering natural attractions.
Ridgway, CO
6h 39m334.9 mi one way
Ridgway offers a longer, 6.7-hour drive covering 334.9 miles. This route is mostly highway but includes mountain driving with elevation changes. It stands out with access to multiple parks: Colorado National Monument, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
Delta, CO
5h 34m287.9 mi one way
Rangely, CO
6h 17m288.5 mi one way
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Bayfield, CO
7h 10m349.4 mi one way
Pagosa Springs, CO
6h 15m308.3 mi one way
Ridgway, CO
6h 39m334.9 mi one way
Dallas, TX
14h 3m781.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers high-altitude drives with climbs. Consider routes near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument for early blooming nature.
Summer
Summer is ideal for mountain driving routes, especially those near national parks like Ridgway or Pagosa Springs.
Fall
Fall brings cooler weather to the high-altitude sections. Routes with park access offer vibrant foliage viewing opportunities.
Winter
Winter drives may encounter challenging mountain terrain. Shorter, highway-focused trips are generally more accessible.
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