Trip from Centennial, CO to Dallas, TX

Drive Time

11h 45m

Distance

780.3 mi

Route Type

Long-distance drive

Overnight route

Trip Overview

The drive from Centennial, CO to Dallas, TX covers 780.3 miles and takes about 11h 45m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on East Panorama Circle, South Chester Street, East Dry Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $105.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

390.2 miles from Centennial, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

At 780.3 miles and 11h 45m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are East Panorama Circle and South Chester Street.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 68 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Panorama Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Panorama Circle	0 mi	0m
South Chester Street	0 mi	0m
East Dry Creek Road	0 mi	0m
I 25 South	0 mi	0m
South Valley Highway	0 mi	0m
Monument Valley Freeway	0 mi	0m
Ronald Reagan Highway	0 mi	0m
John F	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: East Panorama Circle — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn left

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Turn right onto East Panorama Circle

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Turn right onto South Chester Street

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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South

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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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Continue on North Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

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Continue straight

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Merge slight left onto North Freeway

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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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Take the exit slight right

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Turn left onto Clayton Road

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Continue on Broadway Avenue

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Continue on Raton Highway

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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

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Turn left onto Spruce Street

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Turn right onto South 1st Street

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Continue straight

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Take the exit slight right toward US 385 South: Channing

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Turn left onto East 7th Street

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Take the ramp right toward US 87 South, US 287 South: Amarillo

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Merge slight left onto US Highway 287

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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335

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Continue on Dumas Drive

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Turn left onto West Saint Francis Avenue

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Continue on East Loop 335 North

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Continue on North Lakeside Drive

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Turn left onto East Interstate Drive

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Take the ramp slight left

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

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Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

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Continue on Burnett Street

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Continue on US Highway 287

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Continue on Avenue F Northwest

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Continue on US Highway 287

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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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Continue on US Highway 287 East

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Continue on Northwest Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

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Continue on Central East Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

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Continue straight

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Merge slight left onto North Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 820

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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

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Turn left onto Continental Avenue

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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 390.2 miles from Centennial, CO.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 172 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 390.2 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 390 miles

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Centennial, CO

Aim for roughly 390 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Dallas, TX

Aim for roughly 390 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 172 miles from Centennial, CO.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Coffee and fuel

Colorado Springs, CO

257 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Late stop town

Overnight candidate

Childress, TX

515 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Suggested Overnight Stops

Night 1

Amarillo, TX

390 mi · about 5.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Amarillo, TX after about 390 miles or 5.9 hours of driving.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Dallas, TX 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 Dallas, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Dallas, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 390.2 mi from Centennial, CO

Colorado Springs, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 172 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Amarillo, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 390.2 miles from Centennial, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 390 miles or 5.9 hours on the road.

Final-third reset

Rest stop

Plan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$105.99	$211.97
midgrade	$3.85	$118.27	$236.55
premium	$4.15	$127.49	$254.98
diesel	$3.75	$115.20	$230.40

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 273 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Centennial, CO to Dallas, TX covers 780.3 miles and takes about 11h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Panorama Circle, South Chester Street, East Dry Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 390 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 390.2 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 $105.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.