Origin
Sheridan, CO
Late night in Sheridan on Tuesday
Local time
3:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheridan, 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
20m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheridan, CO
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Centennial, CO
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Trip Overview
Sheridan, CO to Centennial, CO is 11.9 miles and takes about 20m via East Belleview Avenue and South Valley Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Colorado. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods than cruising down a highway. With no overnight stay recommended and a low fuel cost, this is an easy, practical journey for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Belleview Avenue | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| South Valley Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Belleview Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Federal Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 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 Belleview Avenue
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, CO and Centennial, CO.
1
Start on CO 88
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Federal Boulevard
2
Turn left onto CO 88
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Belleview Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CO 88
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Belleview Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 25 South
5
Merge onto I 25; CO 88
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR 46
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
8
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chester Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
10
Turn left
133 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn right
472 ft
·
34 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CO 88 / West Belleview Avenue
Turn left onto CO 88 / West Belleview Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 25; CO 88 / South Valley Highway
Merge onto I 25; CO 88 / South Valley Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Chester Street
Turn left onto South Chester Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East Panorama Circle
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.59 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:27 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through established areas, so be prepared for a dynamic route rather than a straight shot. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on East Belleview Avenue. The roads will likely feel like a series of interconnected local streets and avenues, requiring your attention for turns and traffic signals throughout the 20-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on East Belleview Avenue.
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near CO 88 / West Belleview Avenue.
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 11.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.6 miles (CO 88 / West Belleview Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 25; CO 88 / South Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 20m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 4.6 miles on East Belleview Avenue. 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: at 1.6 miles (CO 88 / West Belleview Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 25; CO 88 / South Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 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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