How far is Aurora, CO from Denver, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Denver, CO is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.28 mi
00h 27m
Flight
8.15 mi
13.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.15 mi
Kilometers
13.11 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
15.28 mi
Kilometers
24.59 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Sun, Apr 26, 10:50 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Sun, Apr 26, 11:17 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-26T10:22
Arrive Denver
Sun, Apr 26, 10:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glendale
CO

City in Colorado

From Aurora
4.8 mi
00h 13m
To Denver
10.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 45 sec · North Vaughn Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 27 sec · North Zion Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 15 sec · Vaughn Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lowry Boulevard

    2579 ft · 52 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lowry Boulevard

    52 m · 3 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard

    2215 ft · 47 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Uinta Way

    17 m · 1 sec · North Uinta Way

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Uinta Way

    2079 ft · 59 sec · North Uinta Way

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 6th Avenue

    53 m · 5 sec · East 6th Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East 6th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 6th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Monaco Street Parkway

    1325 ft · 30 sec · North Monaco Street Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 8th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Hale Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Hale Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Colorado Boulevard

    736 ft · 23 sec · North Colorado Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 13th Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East 13th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sherman Street

    644 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 6th Avenue
3.47 mi · 23%
East 13th Avenue
2.36 mi · 15%
East Hale Parkway
0.96 mi · 6%
East Lowry Boulevard
0.94 mi · 6%
East 8th Avenue
0.65 mi · 4%
North Uinta Way
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 13th Avenue

Turn left onto East 13th Avenue

2.36 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 13m from Aurora
Leave By
7:36 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Denver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Aurora and 10.4 miles from Denver.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $3.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Denver.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

7 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

49 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Denver. Straight-line distance: 8.15 mi (13.11 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
Denver

#2 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
Start: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$3.99
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.00 $3.99
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.21 $4.41
Premium $4.39 $2.37 $4.74
Diesel $4.74 $2.56 $5.12

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Denver. The current time is 10:22:41.

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.