Origin
Edgewater, CO
Morning in Edgewater on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, CO to Centennial, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, CO
Malcolm Garret
Centennial, CO
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 18.1-mile drive from Edgewater, CO to Centennial, CO will take you about 25 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll primarily be navigating local streets like Harlan Street, West Colfax Avenue, and Sheridan Boulevard, with no significant highway driving. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is budget-friendly for a quick jaunt within the Mountain West region. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a short, direct connection between two points in Colorado. Plan for a quick journey that requires minimal logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Valley Highway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| West 6th Avenue Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Harlan Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US 6 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Colfax Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Dry Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Panorama Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Valley Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, CO and Centennial, CO.
1
Start on West 25th Avenue
419 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 25th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Harlan Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Harlan Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Harlan Street
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harlan Street
4
Continue on Harlan Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlan Street
5
Turn left onto I 70 Bus; US 40
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Colfax Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CO 95
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 6 East
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 6
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West 6th Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 6
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
11
Merge onto I 25
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 46
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
14
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chester Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
16
Turn left
133 ft
·
11 sec
17
Turn right
472 ft
·
34 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard
Turn right onto CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward US 6 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 6 East
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 6 / West 6th Avenue Freeway
Merge onto US 6 / West 6th Avenue Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Dry Creek Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.45 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Centennial, CO
Morning in Centennial on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by frequent intersections and traffic signals rather than open highway stretches. With a 0% highway share, you'll be immersed in the local road network for the entire 18.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable here, indicating a continuous series of turns and road segments. This driving profile means you'll be constantly engaged, adjusting speed and direction as you move through urban and suburban environments.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on North Valley Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 18.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 6 / West 6th Avenue Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edgewater, CO to Centennial, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Colorado Springs along the way.
Colorado Springs
3.8 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 6
About the Cities
Arriving in Centennial, CO
Full guide →Founded 2001
Centennial is a suburban city of about 106,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies in Arapahoe County southeast of Denver.
Top landmarks
- • Seventeen Mile House — historic site in Centennial, Colorado
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on North Valley Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Centennial, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 6 / West 6th Avenue Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Centennial, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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