How far is Aurora, CO from Byers, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Byers, CO is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Byers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Byers.
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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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Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn left onto North Picadilly Road
1011 ft · 26 sec · North Picadilly Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 east
1423 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Byers
1962 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1218 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
1206 ft · 30 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 Byers.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Byers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Byers?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Bennett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Aurora and 17.1 miles from Byers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Byers.
Stop Ideas Near Bennett
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 Bennett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Byers. Straight-line distance: 32.13 mi (51.71 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 Byers
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.7113700, -104.2277400 |
| Altitude | 1586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Byers (-104.22774, 39.71137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
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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