How far is Aurora, CO from Campion, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Campion, CO is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Campion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Campion.
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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 right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 56 West: Berthound
1232 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 56 West: Berthound
104 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Highway 56
83 m · 16 sec · East Highway 56
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Exit the roundabout onto East Highway 56
778 ft · 22 sec · East Highway 56
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Highway 56
28 m · 5 sec · East Highway 56
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Exit the rotary onto East Highway 56
3.9 mi · 5 min · East Highway 56
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Continue on East County Road 8
1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 8
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 1st Street
12 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 1st Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Take the ramp straight
1431 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Highway 287
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 287
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Turn left onto 42nd Street Southeast
1026 ft · 28 sec · 42nd Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 42nd Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Campion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Campion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Campion?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Aurora and 27.1 miles from Campion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Campion.
Stop Ideas Near Erie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Campion. Straight-line distance: 44.77 mi (72.05 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 Campion
Unincorporated community in Colorado
| Population | 1,839 |
| Coordinates | 40.3494300, -105.0777600 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| Country | United States |
End: Campion (-105.07776, 40.34943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
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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