Origin
Centennial, CO
Evening in Centennial on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centennial, CO to Redlands, CO
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 56m
Distance
261.1 mi
420 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 43m
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6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 49m
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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Redlands, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Centennial, CO to Redlands, CO covers 261.1 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, South Valley Highway, West 6th Avenue Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 233.8 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.6 miles from Centennial, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 56m highway drive covering 261.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and South Valley Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 233.8 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 233.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and South Valley Highway. 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
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 261.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 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
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209A-B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
9
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
6
257.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 49m in
Take the exit toward 24 Road, Redlands Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 28
Toward 24 Road, Redlands Parkway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Centennial, CO to Redlands, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Lakewood along the way.
Lakewood
13.6 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 233.8 mi | 4h 18m |
| South Valley Highway | 12.5 mi | 15m |
| West 6th Avenue Freeway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Redlands Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 24 Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Dry Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 233.8 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial, CO and Redlands, 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
13 mi
·
15 min
·
South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 209A-B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 209B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6
12
Merge onto US 6
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West 6th Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 70
234 mi
·
4 hr 18 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 28
Toward 24 Road, Redlands Parkway
16
Enter roundabout onto 24
311 ft
·
5 sec
·
24 Road
17
Continue on 24
340 ft
·
5 sec
·
24 Road
18
Enter roundabout onto 24 Road
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
24 Road
19
Continue on 24 Road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
24 Road
20
Enter roundabout onto 24
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
24 Road
21
Continue on 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
24 Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Continue on Redlands Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Redlands Parkway
23
Enter roundabout onto Broadway
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broadway
24
Continue on Broadway
383 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broadway
25
Turn slight right
352 ft
·
15 sec
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto Redlands Court
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
Redlands Court
27
Turn left onto 22½
161 ft
·
11 sec
·
22 1/2 Road
28
Turn left onto CO 340
325 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broadway
29
Arrive at destination
CO 340
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.6 miles from Centennial, CO, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 233.8 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.6 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redlands, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Centennial, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Centennial, CO
This is one driving day of about 261.1 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Centennial, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 233.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.6 mi from Centennial, CO · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.6 miles from Centennial, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 233.8 miles.
Arriving in Redlands, CO
The final approach into Redlands, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Redlands, CO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.34 one way
$78.68 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $41.65 | $83.31 |
| premium | $4.39 | $45.17 | $90.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.65 | $115.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.42 | $12.53 |
| Efficient EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.85 | $10.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.4 | 1 | $36.55 | $16.71 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Redlands, CO
Evening in Redlands on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
27 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
4h 56m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Redlands, CO covers 261.1 miles and takes about 4h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, South Valley Highway, West 6th Avenue Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.6 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 $39.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 261.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Centennial, CO to Redlands, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Lakewood along the way.
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