How far is Aurora, CO from Evans, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Evans, CO is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.34 mi
01h 16m
Flight
45.3 mi
72.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.3 mi
Kilometers
72.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.34 mi
Kilometers
98.71 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans
Tue, Apr 14, 7:56 PM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Tue, Apr 14, 9:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-14T18:40
Arrive Evans
Tue, Apr 14, 7:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Aurora
30.7 mi
00h 38m
To Evans
30.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 70 East: Limon

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2924 ft · 45 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Fort Collins

    838 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on E470 Toll North: Fort Collins

    3151 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll North

    2614 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2663 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    6.4 mi · 6 min · E-470

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    20.1 mi · 23 min · County Road 49

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 34

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 85

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 85

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 37th Street

    138 m · 16 sec · 37th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Street

    104 m · 15 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 49
20.1 mi · 33%
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 25%
Peña Boulevard
6.52 mi · 11%
E-470
6.39 mi · 10%
Highway 34
4.67 mi · 8%
E470 Toll North
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road 49

Turn left onto County Road 49

20.1 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 38m from Aurora
Leave By
3:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Aurora and Mostly Cloudy near Evans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Aurora and 30.6 miles from Evans.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Aurora and Mostly Cloudy near Evans.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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 Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.5 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Evans. Straight-line distance: 45.3 mi (72.91 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
Evans

#2 Evans

Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado

Population23,183
Coordinates40.3763700, -104.6921900
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Evans (-104.69219, 40.37637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.98
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.99 $15.98
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.82 $17.64
Premium $4.39 $9.48 $18.97
Diesel $4.74 $10.23 $20.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Evans. The current time is 18:40:22.

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.