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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
18 m · 7 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
96 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street
53 m · 14 sec · Allison Street
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 79: Bennett
1349 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
1679 ft · 49 sec · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn left onto Adams Street
126 m · 7 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Palmer Avenue
59 m · 9 sec · Palmer Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
555 ft · 30 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left
56 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Bennett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Bennett. Straight-line distance: 35.18 mi (56.61 km).
#1 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennett
Town in Colorado
| Population | 3,017 |
| Coordinates | 39.7588700, -104.4274600 |
| Altitude | 1672 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennett (-104.42746, 39.75887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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