How far is Ault, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Ault, CO to Aurora, CO is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ault and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ault and Aurora.
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Start on 1st Street
701 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
2583 ft · 1 min · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on County Road 35
2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 35
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Turn left onto County Road 76
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 76
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Turn right onto County Road 39
2544 ft · 1 min · County Road 39
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Continue on Christensen Avenue
2743 ft · 1 min · Christensen Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 74
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 74
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Continue on 1st Street
1073 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto County Road 51
6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 51
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 60 1/2
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 60 1/2
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Turn left onto Weld County Parkway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Weld County Parkway
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Continue straight
19 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 76 West
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
15.8 mi · 16 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
6.9 mi · 7 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
1099 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard
6.6 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
546 ft · 8 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
1915 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
1772 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1504 ft · 31 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Vaughn Street
78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street
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Turn right onto North Zion Street
155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street
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Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ault and Aurora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Weld County Parkway
Continue straight
19 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Ault and Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ault to Aurora?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Ault and 34 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ault and Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keenesburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ault and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 59.17 mi (95.23 km).
#1 Ault
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,126 |
| Coordinates | 40.5824800, -104.7319100 |
| Altitude | 1505 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 387,377 |
| Coordinates | 39.7294300, -104.8319200 |
| Altitude | 1648 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
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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