Origin
Ellicott, CO
Night in Ellicott on Tuesday
Local time
11:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellicott, CO to Centennial, CO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
76.3 mi
123 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
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6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellicott, CO
Mark Stebnicki
Centennial, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ellicott, CO to Centennial, CO covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ronald Reagan Highway, CO 94, North Powers Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.2 miles from Ellicott, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 76.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 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 18.5 miles in near CO 21 / North Powers Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 76.3 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 18.5 miles (CO 21 / North Powers Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (CO 83 / Interquest Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
18.5 mi into trip
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~22m in
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CO 21 / North Powers Boulevard
Merge onto CO 21 / North Powers Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
30.6 mi into trip
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~38m in
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CO 83 / Interquest Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto CO 83 / Interquest Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
32.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 25 North: Denver
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 25 North: Denver
5
33.1 mi into trip
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~43m in
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I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge onto I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
75.3 mi into trip
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~1h 26m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 42.3 mi | 43m |
| CO 94 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| North Powers Boulevard | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Interquest Parkway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 24 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Dry Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Panorama Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Chester Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 42.3 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellicott, CO and Centennial, CO.
1
Start on CO 94
17 mi
·
19 min
·
CO 94
2
Turn left onto US 24; CO 4
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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US 24; CO 4
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward CO 21 North: Powers Boulevard
4
Merge onto CO 21
12 mi
·
15 min
·
North Powers Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto CO 83
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Interquest Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 25 North: Denver
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 25
42 mi
·
43 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR 46
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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East Dry Creek Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chester Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
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East Panorama Circle
12
Turn left
133 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn right
472 ft
·
34 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 38.2 miles from Ellicott, CO, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 76.3 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centennial, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ellicott, 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 Ellicott, CO
This is one driving day of about 76.3 miles and 1h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ellicott, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Highway for about 42.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.2 mi from Ellicott, CO · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 76.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Ellicott, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Centennial, CO
The final approach into Centennial, 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 Centennial, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.50 one way
$22.99 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| premium | $4.39 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Night in Centennial on Tuesday
Local time
11:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°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
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 29m 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 Ellicott, CO to Centennial, CO covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Highway, CO 94, North Powers Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.2 miles from Ellicott, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.50 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 76.3 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 18.5 miles (CO 21 / North Powers Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (CO 83 / Interquest Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ellicott, CO to Centennial, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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