Origin
Ouray, CO
Afternoon in Ouray on Sunday
Local time
3:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ouray, CO to Centennial, CO
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
305.5 mi
492 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
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6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 48m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 4m
8 PM
5h 31m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Ouray, CO to Centennial, CO covers 305.5 miles and takes about 5h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, North Townsend Avenue, Confluence Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.29 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
152.8 miles from Ouray, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 38m drive with frequent turns across 305.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ouray, CO to Centennial, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Townsend Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Confluence Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| G Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| G50 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 32 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ouray, CO and Centennial, CO.
1
Start on 6th Avenue
13 ft
·
3 sec
·
6th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
36 mi
·
49 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on North Townsend Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Townsend Avenue
4
Continue straight
17 mi
·
20 min
5
Turn left onto Confluence Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Confluence Drive
6
Turn left onto West 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West 5th Street
7
Continue on G Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
G Road
8
Continue on G Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
G Road
9
Continue on G50 Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
G50 Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left
15 mi
·
17 min
11
Continue straight
12 mi
·
14 min
12
Continue on 32 Road
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
32 Road
13
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
14
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
225 mi
·
4 hr 12 min
·
I 70 East: Denver
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
17
Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
West 6th Avenue Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 25 South: Colorado Springs
20
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North Valley Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dry Creek Road
22
Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
23
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Chester Street
24
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
25
Turn left
135 ft
·
11 sec
26
Turn right
472 ft
·
35 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
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 152.8 miles from Ouray, CO, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.8 miles or 2h 49m 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 37m
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 Ouray, 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 Ouray, CO
This is one driving day of about 305.5 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ouray, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.8 mi from Ouray, CO · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 152.8 miles from Ouray, 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
$46.29 one way
$92.59 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $49.12 | $98.24 |
| premium | $4.43 | $53.32 | $106.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.87 | $135.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.08 | $14.66 |
| Efficient EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.73 | $12.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.2 | 1 | $42.77 | $19.55 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Centennial on Sunday
Local time
3:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°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
8 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
5h 38m 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 Ouray, CO to Centennial, CO covers 305.5 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, North Townsend Avenue, Confluence Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.8 miles from Ouray, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.29 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 straightforward 5h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ouray, CO to Centennial, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ouray, CO to Centennial, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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