Origin
Fort Morgan, CO
Late night in Fort Morgan on Saturday
Local time
1:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Morgan, CO to Centennial, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
101.5 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Morgan, CO
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Centennial, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Morgan, CO to Centennial, CO covers 101.5 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 East Kiowa Avenue, Main Street, I 76 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 101.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 101.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Kiowa Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Morgan, CO to Centennial, CO is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Morgan, CO to Centennial, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Kiowa Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
| E470 Toll South | — | — |
| E-470 | — | — |
| Denver International Airport | — | — |
| Peña Boulevard West | — | — |
| Peña Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Kiowa Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan, CO and Centennial, CO.
1
Start on State Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue
361 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Kiowa Avenue
3
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp left toward I 76 West
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 76 West
5
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
E470 Toll South: Limon
7
Merge slight left onto E-470
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
E-470
8
Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
9
Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Peña Boulevard West
10
Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Peña Boulevard
11
Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
14
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 25 South: Colorado Springs
16
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
17
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Valley Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dry Creek Road
19
Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
20
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Chester Street
21
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
22
Turn left
135 ft
·
11 sec
23
Turn right
472 ft
·
35 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Fort Morgan, CO · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Fort Morgan, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.29 one way
$30.59 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| premium | $4.39 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.66 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Late night in Centennial on Saturday
Local time
1:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°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
35 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 Fort Morgan, CO to Centennial, CO covers 101.5 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 East Kiowa Avenue, Main Street, I 76 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 miles from Fort Morgan, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.29 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.
The drive from Fort Morgan, CO to Centennial, CO is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Morgan, CO to Centennial, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Morgan, CO to Centennial, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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