How far is Aurora, CO from Cedaredge, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Cedaredge, CO is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.72 mi
05h 52m
Flight
175.02 mi
281.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.02 mi
Kilometers
281.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.72 mi
Kilometers
445.34 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedaredge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-23T02:46
Arrive Cedaredge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Eagle
CO

Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America

From Aurora
138.2 mi
02h 56m
To Cedaredge
138.5 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Cedaredge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Cedaredge.

  1. 1

    Start on North Vaughn Street

    24 m · 6 sec · North Vaughn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Toledo Street

    1120 ft · 49 sec · Toledo Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue

    78 m · 16 sec · East 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    3014 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway

    1624 ft · 41 sec · North Fitzsimons Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 17th Place

    998 ft · 29 sec · East 17th Place

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 225 North

    2044 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: De Beque

    1686 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Roan Creek Road

    539 ft · 10 sec · Roan Creek Road

  16. 16

    Continue on De Beque Cutoff Road

    11.1 mi · 27 min · De Beque Cutoff Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    40.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest Aspen Avenue

    719 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Aspen Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest 3rd Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Cedaredge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
152 mi · 55%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
68.9 mi · 25%
De Beque Cutoff Road
11.1 mi · 4%
I 225 North
1.47 mi · 1%
I 70 West
1.13 mi
North Potomac Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

150 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.7 mi
175 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
02h 56m from Aurora
Leave By
5:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Sunny near Cedaredge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Cedaredge?

The road trip is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.2 miles from Aurora and 138.5 miles from Cedaredge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 175 miles (281.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.7 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 5:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Sunny near Cedaredge.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eagle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eagle.

BUS

Vail, Colorado

41 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
RAIL

Glenwood Springs

44 mi away
413 7th Street
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

63 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

86 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Cedaredge. Straight-line distance: 175.02 mi (281.66 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population387,377
Coordinates39.7294300, -104.8319200
Altitude1648
CountryUnited States
Cedaredge

#2 Cedaredge

City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,313
Coordinates38.9016500, -107.9264500
Altitude1899
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Cedaredge (-107.92645, 38.90165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.96 L · about $36.09
Round trip
$72.18
19.52 gal · 73.92 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $36.09 $72.18
Mid-grade $4.08 $39.86 $79.72
Premium $4.39 $42.86 $85.71
Diesel $4.74 $46.23 $92.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Cedaredge. The current time is 02:46:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.