How far is Bennett, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Bennett, CO to Centennial, CO is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennett and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennett and Centennial.
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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
14.5 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
1608 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on North Gun Club Road
1176 ft · 34 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Continue on E470 Toll South
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
19.2 mi · 19 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver
1583 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 25 North: Denver
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road
1717 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Dry Creek Road
1583 ft · 36 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Chester Street
552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn left
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
144 m · 35 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 Centennial.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
E-470
Merge slight left onto E-470
19.2 mi · 00h 19m
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 Sunny near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennett to Centennial?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 19.8 miles from Bennett and 19.8 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bennett and Sunny near Centennial.
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
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Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennett and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 26.94 mi (43.35 km).
#1 Bennett
Town in Colorado
| Population | 3,017 |
| Coordinates | 39.7588700, -104.4274600 |
| Altitude | 1672 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 110,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.5791600, -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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