How far is Centennial, CO from Bennett, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Bennett, CO is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Bennett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Bennett.
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Start on the route
151 m · 41 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Panorama Circle
536 ft · 23 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn right onto South Chester Street
117 m · 15 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
758 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
1814 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
890 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon
1.3 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 70 East: Limon
3016 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Colfax Avenue
105 m · 10 sec
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Continue on North Gun Club Road
117 m · 7 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East: Limon
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.6 mi · 15 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 Centennial and Bennett.
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 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 Showers leaving Centennial and Rain Showers Likely near Bennett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Bennett?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 19.8 miles from Centennial and 19.8 miles from Bennett.
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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 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 Rain Showers around Centennial and Rain Showers Likely near Bennett.
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 Centennial and Bennett. Straight-line distance: 26.94 mi (43.35 km).
#1 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 110,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.5791600, -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| 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: 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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