Origin
Woodland Park, CO
Morning in Woodland Park on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodland Park, 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
1h 27m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland Park, CO
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Centennial, CO
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Trip Overview
This 70.7-mile drive from Woodland Park to Centennial, Colorado, will take you about 1 hour and 27 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on Ronald Reagan Highway, US 24, and Monument Valley Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this is an economical journey. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience within the Mountain West region, so expect a more engaged driving style. Since it's a manageable distance and duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 47.8 mi | 49m |
| US 24 | 15.4 mi | 23m |
| Monument Valley Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| West Fillmore Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fontmore Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Dry Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Fontanero Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 47.8 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park, CO and Centennial, CO.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto South West Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
South West Street
3
Turn right onto US 24
15 mi
·
23 min
·
US 24
4
Turn sharp left onto South 31st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 31st Street
5
Turn right onto West Fontanero Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Fontanero Street
6
Continue on Fontmore Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fontmore Road
7
Continue on West Fillmore Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Fillmore Street
8
Take the ramp
161 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 25
9
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Merge onto I 25
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 25
48 mi
·
49 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CR 46
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Woodland Park, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 70.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South West Street
Turn sharp left onto South West Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South 31st Street
Turn sharp left onto South 31st Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 25 / Monument Valley Freeway
Merge onto I 25 / Monument Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
South Chester Street
Turn left onto South Chester Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.30 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
6:42 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
7 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
1h 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 driving experience that's more hands-on, characterized by frequent turns and a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. While 26% of the journey is on highways, much of it involves navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.8 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to more varied road conditions. This route isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, it requires your attention as you move through different types of terrain and road layouts.
Only 26% 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: 47.8 mi on Ronald Reagan Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South West Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South West Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.5 miles (South 31st Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 18.8 miles (I 25 / Monument Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 1h 27m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.8 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. 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 (South West Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.5 miles (South 31st Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 18.8 miles (I 25 / Monument Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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