Origin
Centennial, CO
Late night in Centennial on Thursday
Local time
12:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centennial, CO to Glendale, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
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.
Centennial, CO
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Glendale, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
This quick 10.4-mile journey from Centennial to Glendale, Colorado, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 16 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily through local streets, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short trip is a modest $2. Given its brevity and local road profile, this route is perfect for a quick errand or a seamless transition between two points within the same region. You'll stay within the Mountain West region for the entire duration of your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.2 miles from Centennial, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along South Valley Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you begin navigating more intersections. Your journey will primarily utilize South Valley Highway, South Colorado Boulevard, and East Kentucky Avenue, meaning you'll be interacting with city traffic and traffic signals for most of the trip. This road personality is best suited for drivers who prefer navigating urban environments over open highways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 25 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 25 North
7
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward CO 2: Colorado Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 204
Toward CO 2: Colorado Boulevard
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CO 2: South Colorado Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward CO 2: South Colorado Boulevard
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CO 2 North: Colorado Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CO 2 North: Colorado Boulevard
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
East Kentucky Avenue
Turn right onto East Kentucky Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| South Colorado Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Kentucky Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Cherry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Dry Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Panorama Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Chester Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Exposition Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Valley Highway
— 7.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial, CO and Glendale, CO.
1
Start on this road
495 ft
·
41 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
118 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn right onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
4
Turn right onto South Chester Street
384 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Chester Street
5
Turn right onto CR 46
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 25 North
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 25
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 204
Toward CO 2: Colorado Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward CO 2: South Colorado Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
335 ft
·
10 sec
Toward CO 2 North: Colorado Boulevard
11
Turn straight onto CO 2
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Colorado Boulevard
12
Turn right onto East Kentucky Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Kentucky Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto South Cherry Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Cherry Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto East Exposition Avenue
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Exposition Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Exposition Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this trip is just 10.4 miles and takes only about 16 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, but be aware that the turn-heavy nature means you'll be stopping frequently. Keep an eye out for traffic signals and local road conditions as you transition between South Valley Highway, South Colorado Boulevard, and East Kentucky Avenue. With a fuel cost of only $2, you can easily complete this drive without needing to worry about refueling.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.2 miles from Centennial, CO, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 10 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.2 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Centennial, CO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Centennial, CO
This is one driving day of about 10.4 miles and 16m.
At 10.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on South Valley Highway for about 7.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.2 mi from Centennial, CO · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.2 miles from Centennial, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glendale, CO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Glendale, CO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.13 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
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
Glendale, CO
Late night in Glendale on Thursday
Local time
12:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
31 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
16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Centennial, CO to Glendale, CO covers 10.4 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Valley Highway, South Colorado Boulevard, East Kentucky Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Centennial, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Centennial, CO to Glendale, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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