How far is Aurora, CO from Acres Green, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Acres Green, CO is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Acres Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Acres Green.
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Start on North Vaughn Street
990 ft · 45 sec · North Vaughn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Zion Street
155 m · 27 sec · North Zion Street
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Turn left onto Vaughn Street
78 m · 18 sec · Vaughn Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
1166 ft · 22 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 225 South
1635 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2190 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
916 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road
1132 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto West County Line Road
881 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East County Line Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road
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Turn left onto Acres Green Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Acres Green Drive
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Continue on Acres Green Drive
138 m · 20 sec · Acres Green Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Acres Green Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Acres Green.
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.
I 225 South
Merge slight left
8.32 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Acres Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Acres Green?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Greenwood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Aurora and 8.3 miles from Acres Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Acres Green.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
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Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Acres Green. Straight-line distance: 12.41 mi (19.98 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Acres Green
Census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 3,007 |
| Coordinates | 39.5566600, -104.8960900 |
| Altitude | 1778 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acres Green (-104.89609, 39.55666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
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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