How far is Bennett, CO from Lakewood, CO?

The driving distance from Bennett, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
41.82 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.95 mi
56.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.95 mi
Kilometers
56.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.31 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Wed, Apr 22, 6:26 PM MDT
Return by in Bennett
Wed, Apr 22, 7:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennett
2026-04-22T17:37
Arrive Lakewood
Wed, Apr 22, 6:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennett
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 Bennett
20.9 mi
00h 24m
To Lakewood
20.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 25 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    56 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    555 ft · 26 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Palmer Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · Palmer Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    156 m · 11 sec · Adams Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue

    1639 ft · 44 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1304 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6

    609 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard

    800 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard

    112 m · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18 mi · 43%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
11.3 mi · 27%
North Valley Highway
3.62 mi · 9%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.51 mi · 6%
North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.51 mi · 4%
South 1st Street
1.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 24m from Bennett
Leave By
4:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bennett and Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 20.9 miles from Bennett and 20.9 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bennett and Sunny near Lakewood.

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 1.9 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 11.1 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
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

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 Bennett and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 34.95 mi (56.24 km).

Bennett

#1 Bennett

Town in Colorado

Population3,017
Coordinates39.7588700, -104.4274600
Altitude1672
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population157,429
Coordinates39.7047100, -105.0813700
Altitude1682
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.427404, 39.758869)
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.95
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.47 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.04 $12.09
Premium $4.39 $6.50 $13.00
Diesel $4.74 $7.01 $14.02

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennett and Lakewood. The current time is 17:37:33.

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.