Origin
Englewood, CO
Evening in Englewood on Saturday
Local time
7:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Englewood, CO to Centennial, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Englewood, CO
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Centennial, CO
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Trip Overview
Englewood to Centennial is 9.9 miles and takes about 17 minutes via South Valley Highway, East Hampden Avenue, and East Jefferson Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Colorado's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop perfect for a single-day excursion, requiring minimal planning. Consider this route for its convenience and ease, especially if you're looking for a simple transition between two nearby points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Highway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| East Hampden Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Jefferson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Hampden Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Dry Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Panorama Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Chester Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Valley Highway
— 4.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Englewood, CO and Centennial, CO.
1
Start on South Broadway
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Broadway
2
Continue on South Broadway
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Broadway
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto US 285
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Avenue
5
Continue on US 285
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Hampden Bypass
6
Continue on US 285
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Hampden Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 25 South
8
Merge onto I 25
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Valley Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 46
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
11
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chester Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
13
Turn left
133 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn right
472 ft
·
34 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 25 / South Valley Highway
Merge onto I 25 / South Valley Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Chester Street
Turn left onto South Chester Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Panorama Circle
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.98 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Evening in Centennial on Saturday
Local time
7:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
21°F
Mostly Clear
W 7 mph
0% chance
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
58 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a turn-heavy local experience rather than a highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and main thoroughfares for the entire 9.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles along South Valley Highway. Expect to be engaged with the road, managing various intersections and traffic flows throughout your short journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on South Valley Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 25 / South Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Centennial, CO
Full guide →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.
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 17m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 4.9 miles on South 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 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 25 / South Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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