How far is Aurora, CO from Buena Vista, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Buena Vista, CO is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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 02h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Buena Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Buena Vista.
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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 right to continue on I 25 North: Denver
2426 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
1.4 km · 60 sec · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue
1304 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Hampden Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Hampden Avenue
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Continue on East Hampden Bypass
1335 ft · 35 sec · East Hampden Bypass
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Continue on East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on West Hampden Drive
1213 ft · 32 sec · West Hampden Drive
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Continue on West Hampden Avenue
111.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min · West Hampden Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Cottonwood Road
145 m · 13 sec · Cottonwood Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
46 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Buena Vista.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Hampden Avenue
Continue on West Hampden Avenue
112 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Aurora and Snow Showers Likely near Buena Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Buena Vista?
The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Aurora and 64.4 miles from Buena Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Aurora and Snow Showers Likely near Buena Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 92.65 mi (149.11 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 Buena Vista
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 38.8422200, -106.1311300 |
| Altitude | 2421 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buena Vista (-106.13113, 38.84222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $16.79 | $33.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.94 | $39.87 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $21.51 | $43.01 |
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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