How far is Bennett, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Bennett, CO to Arvada, CO is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennett and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennett and Arvada.
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Start on the route
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
56 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street
555 ft · 26 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Palmer Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · Palmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Adams Street
156 m · 11 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
1639 ft · 44 sec · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
835 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 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 Bennett and Arvada.
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
Merge slight left onto 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bennett and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennett to Arvada?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Bennett and 19.6 miles from Arvada.
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 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 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 Sunny around Bennett and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Denver City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennett and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 35.18 mi (56.61 km).
#1 Bennett
Town in Colorado
| Population | 3,017 |
| Coordinates | 39.7588700, -104.4274600 |
| Altitude | 1672 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 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 28m |
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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