Road Trips from Centennial, CO
Centennial offers a good mix for weekend getaways, whether you're looking for a quick drive or a more substantial adventure. You've got options for shorter trips under two hours with a drive score of 7, featuring high-altitude terrain. For longer hauls, several destinations are within a 7-hour drive, hitting a drive score of 9 with mountain driving and multiple national park proximity. There's even a long-haul option to Texas if you're up for a serious road trip.
Total Routes
8
Shortest
1.3h
With Parks Nearby
5
Under 2 hours
Campion, CO
1h 18m63.1 mi one way
At 1.3 hours, this is the shortest route available, perfect for a brief escape. The drive score is 7, primarily on surface roads, and it includes high-altitude terrain with climbs. While parks are generally available in the area, none are called out as being directly adjacent. It's a more accessible drive than the longer mountain routes.
Ault, CO
1h 47m87.9 mi one way
This is one of the shorter options, just 1.8 hours, making it ideal for a day trip. It's mostly surface roads with a drive score of 7. Expect high-altitude sections with climbs, and it has parks available, though none are specifically listed nearby. It's a quicker route compared to the mountain destinations.
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Weekend trip
Bayfield, CO
7h 10m349.4 mi one way
This is a substantial 7.2-hour drive, covering 349.4 miles with a high drive score of 9. The terrain is mountain driving with significant elevation changes. A major draw here is its proximity to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, offering a great park experience on a longer, more challenging route.
Pagosa Springs, CO
6h 15m308.3 mi one way
Clocking in at 6.3 hours and 308.3 miles, this route offers a significant mountain driving experience with a drive score of 9. Similar to Bayfield, it provides access to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. This option is ideal if you want a long drive focused on mountain scenery and nearby natural attractions.
Ridgway, CO
6h 39m334.9 mi one way
This 6.7-hour, 334.9-mile trip is mostly highway and scores a 9 for its drive. It features mountain driving with significant elevation changes and boasts proximity to Colorado National Monument, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, and Curecanti National Recreation Area, making it a prime choice for park enthusiasts.
Center, CO
4h 42m215.5 mi one way
At 4.7 hours and 215.5 miles, this route is mostly highway with a drive score of 8. It involves mountain driving with notable climbs. While it's a decent length for a weekend trip and has parks generally available, it doesn't highlight specific park proximity like some of the longer mountain routes.
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When to Go
Spring
Spring drives may encounter high-altitude climbs, with parks generally available, though specific ones aren't listed nearby for shorter routes.
Summer
Summer travel benefits from the mountain driving terrain on longer routes, with multiple national parks accessible for extensive exploration.
Fall
Fall trips can take advantage of the mountain driving and high-altitude sections, with parks like Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument being a key attraction.
Winter
Winter road conditions could be challenging on routes with mountain driving and significant elevation changes, especially for longer distances.
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