How far is Bennett, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Bennett, CO to Westminster, CO is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.69 mi
00h 44m
Flight
32.81 mi
52.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.81 mi
Kilometers
52.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.69 mi
Kilometers
59.05 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Wed, Apr 22, 6:21 PM MDT
Return by in Bennett
Wed, Apr 22, 7:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennett
2026-04-22T17:36
Arrive Westminster
Wed, Apr 22, 6:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bennett
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
18.3 mi
00h 22m
To Westminster
18.4 mi
00h 22m

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
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard

    1157 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Federal Boulevard

    1577 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard

    1417 ft · 40 sec · Federal Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 80th Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard

    1996 ft · 44 sec · Lowell Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    873 ft · 42 sec · West 77th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Newton Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.5 mi · 67%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
6.17 mi · 17%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.13 mi · 6%
South 1st Street
1.18 mi · 3%
West 80th Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Lowell Boulevard
0.38 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 22m from Bennett
Leave By
7:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bennett and Mostly Sunny near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 18.3 miles from Bennett and 18.4 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 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 $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bennett and Mostly Sunny near Westminster.

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 3.8 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 7.6 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Denver City Council
Meeting point 13.3 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 Bennett and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 32.81 mi (52.8 km).

Bennett

#1 Bennett

Town in Colorado

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

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.427404, 39.758869)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.27 $10.54
Premium $4.39 $5.66 $11.33
Diesel $4.74 $6.11 $12.22

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 Westminster. The current time is 17:36:32.

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.