How far is Aurora, CO from Evergreen, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Evergreen, CO is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.18 mi
00h 59m
Flight
26.64 mi
42.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.64 mi
Kilometers
42.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.18 mi
Kilometers
67.89 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Applewood
CO

Census designated place

From Aurora
21.1 mi
00h 29m
To Evergreen
21.1 mi
00h 29m

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
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.8 mi · 34 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 74: Evergreen Parkway

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Evergreen Parkway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Evergreen Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bear Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bear Creek Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    70 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
29.9 mi · 71%
Evergreen Parkway
6.19 mi · 15%
I 225 North
1.47 mi · 3%
Bear Creek Road
1.43 mi · 3%
I 70 West
1.13 mi · 3%
CO 74
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

27.8 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Applewood
00h 29m from Aurora
Leave By
4:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Applewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Aurora and 21.1 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 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 Chance Snow Showers near Evergreen.

Stop Ideas Near Applewood

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 Applewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 8.3 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 12.5 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
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

15 mi away
1055 19th Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

35 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

38 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 26.64 mi (42.88 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
Evergreen

#2 Evergreen

County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States

Population3,944
Coordinates39.6333200, -105.3172100
Altitude2150
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Evergreen (-105.31721, 39.63332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.02
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.51 $11.02
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.09 $12.17
Premium $4.39 $6.54 $13.09
Diesel $4.74 $7.06 $14.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Evergreen. The current time is 03:53:17.

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.