How far is Aurora, CO from Aspen, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Aspen, CO is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving 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 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Aspen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Aspen.
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Start on North Vaughn Street
24 m · 6 sec · North Vaughn Street
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Turn right onto Toledo Street
1120 ft · 49 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue
78 m · 16 sec · East 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
3014 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street
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Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway
1624 ft · 41 sec · North Fitzsimons Parkway
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Turn right onto East 17th Place
998 ft · 29 sec · East 17th Place
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Take the ramp left toward I 225 North
2044 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
84.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 91 South: Copper Mountain, Leadville
2195 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 9th Street
599 ft · 21 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn slight left onto Harrison Avenue
916 ft · 37 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto McWethy Drive
2541 ft · 52 sec · McWethy Drive
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Turn right
13.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
42.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn right onto South Original Street
753 ft · 26 sec · South Original Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1095 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Galena Street
45 m · 7 sec · North Galena Street
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Turn left
17 m · 2 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 Aurora and Aspen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
84.2 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aspen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Aspen?
The road trip is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Aurora and 86.3 miles from Aspen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.31 one way or $36.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aspen.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
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 Frisco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Aspen. Straight-line distance: 112.26 mi (180.66 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 Aspen
Town in Pitkin County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 7,657 |
| Coordinates | 39.1911000, -106.8175400 |
| Altitude | 2405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aspen (-106.81754, 39.1911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $18.31 | $36.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $20.22 | $40.43 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.74 | $43.47 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
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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