Origin
Wiggins, CO
Afternoon in Wiggins on Saturday
Local time
12:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
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Trip from Wiggins, 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 30m
Distance
79.7 mi
128 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
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.
Centennial, CO
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Trip Overview
Wiggins to Centennial is 79.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via I 76 and I 225, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Colorado, moving you from the Mountain West region to another part of the same region. Expect a quick trip primarily on major highways, making it a practical option for commuting or a short hop between towns. With no designated stops and a relatively short duration, you’ll likely find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from Wiggins, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 45.2 mi | 45m |
| I 225 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| E-470 | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| Peña Boulevard | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| South Valley Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 6 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Dry Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 45.2 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiggins, CO and Centennial, CO.
1
Start on this road
252 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
524 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto East Corona Avenue
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Corona Avenue
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Central Avenue
6
Continue on US Highway 6
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US Highway 6
7
Turn right onto County Road 3
439 ft
·
13 sec
·
County Road 3
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
9
Merge onto I 76
45 mi
·
45 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 18
Toward E470 Toll South: Limon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto E470
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 28
Toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 28B
Toward Peña Boulevard West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto Peña Boulevard
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Peña Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 70
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 282
Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 282
Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
18
Continue on I 225
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 225
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
21
Merge onto I 25
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto CR 46
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
24
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chester Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
26
Turn left
133 ft
·
11 sec
27
Turn right
472 ft
·
34 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 30 minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan to leave when it suits you best, as you won't need to break up the 79.7 miles. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, topping off your tank before you leave Wiggins should be sufficient. Keep an eye on the highway signs for transitions between I 76 and I 225, as these are key points to navigate. You'll likely encounter moderate traffic as you approach Centennial, so factor that into your arrival time.
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 39.8 miles from Wiggins, CO, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 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 18 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 41m 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 14m
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 Wiggins, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wiggins, CO
This is one driving day of about 79.7 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Wiggins, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 76 for about 45.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Wiggins, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 46.7 and 62.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
46.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward E470 Toll South: Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward E470 Toll South: Limon
8
54.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boule...
8
54.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Peña Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28B
Toward Peña Boulevard West
8
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 282
Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, ...
7
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 282
Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.01 one way
$24.02 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| premium | $4.39 | $13.79 | $27.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
E-470
(6.9 mi)
$0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Centennial on Saturday
Local time
12:13 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
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 30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 76, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 45.2 miles. The character is predominantly that of efficient travel on well-maintained roads designed for speed and directness. While the journey is primarily interstate, be prepared for the transition as you merge onto I 225 and potentially E-470. The feel is one of consistent forward momentum, with minimal distractions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 225. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.7 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wiggins, CO and Centennial, CO, road signs point toward E470 Toll South: Limon, Denver International Airport, Peña Boulevard West and Colorado Springs.
E470 Toll South: Limon
46.7 mi in
|
~48m
Denver International Airport
54.6 mi in
|
~57m
Peña Boulevard West
54.8 mi in
|
~57m
Colorado Springs
62.2 mi in
|
~1h 7m
About the Cities
Arriving in Centennial, CO
Full guide →Centennial is a suburban city of about 106,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies in Arapahoe County southeast of Denver.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 79.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wiggins, CO to Centennial, CO covers 79.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, I 225, E-470. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.8 miles from Wiggins, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.01 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.7 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wiggins, CO and Centennial, CO, road signs point toward E470 Toll South: Limon, Denver International Airport, Peña Boulevard West and Colorado Springs.
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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