Origin
Bennett, CO
Morning in Bennett on Tuesday
Local time
9:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennett, CO to Aurora, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennett, CO
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Aurora, CO
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Trip Overview
Bennett to Aurora is 24 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Colorado, moving from the Mountain West region to the same region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a pure highway cruise. It’s a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick hop between two points without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 15.9 mi | 15m |
| East Colfax Avenue | 5 mi | 8m |
| South 1st Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Potomac Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 70 Business | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Toledo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Adams Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 15.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennett, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on this road
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
184 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
6th Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto CO 79
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Palmer Avenue
5
Turn left onto CO 79
511 ft
·
11 sec
·
Adams Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn right onto CO 36; CO 79
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Colfax Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto CO 79
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 70 West
9
Merge onto I 70
16 mi
·
15 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
Toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
11
Turn slight left onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
Toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
12
Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East Colfax Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Potomac Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto East 10th Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 10th Avenue
15
Turn left onto Toledo Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Toledo Street
16
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Vaughn Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CO 79 / Palmer Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CO 79 / Palmer Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CO 36; CO 79 / East Colfax Avenue
Turn right onto CO 36; CO 79 / East Colfax Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CO 79 / South 1st Street
Turn left onto CO 79 / South 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.23 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Aurora, CO
Morning in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
9:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you won't be on the interstate the entire time. While about half the route utilizes the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, you'll also navigate sections of East Colfax Avenue and South 1st Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 15.9 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Be prepared for a varied driving experience, transitioning between faster highway speeds and more stop-and-go city driving as you approach your destination.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CO 79 / Palmer Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
About the Cities
Arriving in Aurora, CO
Full guide →Founded 1891
Aurora is a city of about 400,000 of the Denver Metropolitan Area in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies immediately east of Denver in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. In 2008 it was named the "All American City."
Top landmarks
- • DeLaney Barn
- • Blanche A. Wilson House — house
- • Plains Conservation Center — park in Colorado, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aurora, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CO 79 / Palmer Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aurora, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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