Origin
Littleton, CO
Late night in Littleton on Sunday
Local time
5:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Littleton, 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
18m
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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Littleton, CO
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Centennial, CO
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Trip Overview
This short 9.9-mile drive from Littleton to Centennial, Colorado, is a quick 18-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads like East Arapahoe Road, West Littleton Boulevard, and South Broadway, with no highway driving involved. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is very budget-friendly. Since it's such a brief journey, you won't need an overnight stay. The overall feel is that of a straightforward local commute within the Mountain West region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Arapahoe Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| West Littleton Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Valley Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Alamo Avenue | 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:
East Arapahoe Road
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Littleton, CO and Centennial, CO.
1
Start on this road
35 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
157 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto South Nevada Street
190 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Nevada Street
4
Turn left onto West Alamo Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Alamo Avenue
5
Continue on West Littleton Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Littleton Boulevard
6
Turn slight right
197 ft
·
8 sec
7
Turn straight onto South Broadway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
8
Turn left onto CR 42
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East Arapahoe Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 25 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 25
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Valley Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 46
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
13
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chester Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
15
Turn left
133 ft
·
11 sec
16
Turn right
472 ft
·
34 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Nevada Street
Turn left onto South Nevada Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 42 / East Arapahoe Road
Turn left onto CR 42 / East Arapahoe Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 25 South
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
$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
Late night in Centennial on Sunday
Local time
5:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°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
30 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
18m 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, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles along East Arapahoe Road. This drive is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction rather than long, open stretches. You'll be navigating through developed areas, so keep an eye out for traffic signals and local road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on East Arapahoe Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Nevada Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CR 42 / East Arapahoe Road): 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 18m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on East Arapahoe Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Nevada Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CR 42 / East Arapahoe Road): 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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