Origin
Todd Creek, CO
Morning in Todd Creek on Tuesday
Local time
9:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Todd Creek, 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
52m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Todd Creek, CO
Keith Cassill
Centennial, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 40.9-mile drive from Todd Creek to Centennial, Colorado, is a manageable 52-minute trip, making it ideal for a single day. You'll primarily navigate using E-470, I-225, and Peña Boulevard, with about 30% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is $6, and with no designated stops in the data, you have flexibility. This is a straightforward route within the Mountain West region, perfect for a quick transition between locations without needing an overnight stay. It offers a practical way to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| E-470 | 12.7 mi | 12m |
| I 225 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Peña Boulevard | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| South Valley Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Ehler Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Yosemite Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 153rd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Quebec Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
E-470
— 12.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Todd Creek, CO and Centennial, CO.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Emporia Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Emporia Street
3
Turn right onto East 153rd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 153rd Avenue
4
Turn left onto Yosemite Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yosemite Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Ehler Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ehler Parkway
6
Turn left onto Quebec Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Quebec Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward E470 Toll South: Denver International Airport
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto E470
13 mi
·
12 min
·
E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 28
Toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 28B
Toward Peña Boulevard West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto Peña Boulevard
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Peña Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 70
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 282
Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 282
Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
15
Continue on I 225
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 225
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
18
Merge onto I 25
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto CR 46
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
21
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chester Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
23
Turn left
133 ft
·
11 sec
24
Turn right
472 ft
·
34 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Todd Creek, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward E470 Toll South: Denver International Airport
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward E470 Toll South: Denver International Ai...
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
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.
Exit 28
Toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boule...
8
16 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Peña Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28B
Toward Peña Boulevard West
8
23.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
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.
Exit 282
Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, ...
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 282
Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.16 one way
$12.32 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| premium | $4.39 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.52
E-470
(12.7 mi)
$1.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
9:42 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
5 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
52m 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 mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with potentially other road types. Thirty percent of the drive is on highways, and the longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.7 miles on E-470. This suggests a journey that likely involves some faster, more direct travel segments interspersed with other road conditions. The character of the drive will shift as you transition between Peña Boulevard, E-470, and I-225, offering varied driving experiences rather than a single monotonous stretch.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on E-470.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Todd Creek, CO and Centennial, CO, road signs point toward E470 Toll South: Denver International Airport, Denver International Airport, Peña Boulevard West and Colorado Springs.
E470 Toll South: Denver International Airport
2.8 mi in
|
~6m
Denver International Airport
15.8 mi in
|
~19m
Peña Boulevard West
16 mi in
|
~19m
Colorado Springs
23.4 mi in
|
~29m
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 52m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on E-470. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.52 in tolls one way, starting with E-470. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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