How far is Arvada, CO from Bennett, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Bennett, CO is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.84 mi
00h 50m
Flight
35.18 mi
56.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.18 mi
Kilometers
56.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.84 mi
Kilometers
62.5 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennett
Fri, Apr 17, 12:45 PM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Fri, Apr 17, 1:36 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-17T11:55
Arrive Bennett
Fri, Apr 17, 12:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Aurora
CO

The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Arvada
19.4 mi
00h 25m
To Bennett
19.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
44°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Bennett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Bennett.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    18 m · 7 sec · Ammons Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    96 m · 25 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street

    53 m · 14 sec · Allison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 79: Bennett

    1349 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue

    1679 ft · 49 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    126 m · 7 sec · Adams Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Palmer Avenue

    59 m · 9 sec · Palmer Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    555 ft · 30 sec · 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    56 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Bennett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18 mi · 46%
I 70 East
13.4 mi · 34%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.41 mi · 6%
Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 5%
South 1st Street
1.24 mi · 3%
Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

18 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 25m from Arvada
Leave By
4:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Arvada and Rain And Snow Likely near Bennett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Bennett?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Arvada and 19.4 miles from Bennett.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Arvada and Rain And Snow Likely near Bennett.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Aurora and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 7.2 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Denver City Council
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

14 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

53 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

54 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Bennett. Straight-line distance: 35.18 mi (56.61 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Bennett

#2 Bennett

Town in Colorado

Population3,017
Coordinates39.7588700, -104.4274600
Altitude1672
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Bennett (-104.42746, 39.75887)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.07 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.60 $11.19
Premium $4.39 $6.02 $12.03
Diesel $4.74 $6.49 $12.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Bennett. The current time is 11:55:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.