Origin
Boulder, CO
Morning in Boulder on Thursday
Local time
9:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulder, CO to Bennett, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulder, CO
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Bennett, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boulder, CO to Bennett, CO covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 19th Street, Arapahoe Avenue, 28th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 54.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
19th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Boulder, CO to Bennett, CO is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boulder, CO to Bennett, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 19th Street | — | — |
| Arapahoe Avenue | — | — |
| 28th Street | — | — |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | — | — |
| CO 79 | — | — |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
19th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder, CO and Bennett, CO.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto 19th Street
144 ft
·
14 sec
·
19th Street
3
Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arapahoe Avenue
4
Turn right onto 28th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Street
5
Turn straight onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
6
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
7
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
11
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
12
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
14
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
17
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward CO 79: Bennett
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
CO 79: Bennett
19
Turn left onto South 1st Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Street
20
Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Colfax Avenue
21
Turn left onto Adams Street
413 ft
·
7 sec
·
Adams Street
22
Turn right onto Palmer Avenue
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
Palmer Avenue
23
Turn left onto 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
6th Street
24
Turn left
184 ft
·
15 sec
25
Turn right
72 ft
·
5 sec
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Boulder, CO · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Boulder, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bennett, CO
The final approach into Bennett, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.20 one way
$16.39 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| premium | $4.39 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Bennett, CO
Morning in Bennett on Thursday
Local time
9:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
25 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
1h 6m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boulder, CO to Bennett, CO covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 19th Street, Arapahoe Avenue, 28th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from Boulder, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boulder, CO to Bennett, CO is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boulder, CO to Bennett, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boulder, CO to Bennett, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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