How far is Aurora, CO from Fort Morgan, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Fort Morgan, CO is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
82.05 mi
01h 30m
Flight
65.42 mi
105.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.42 mi
Kilometers
105.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.05 mi
Kilometers
132.04 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-18T01:25
Arrive Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Keenesburg
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Aurora
40.9 mi
00h 45m
To Fort Morgan
41.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Fort Morgan.

  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

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Heartland Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Fort Morgan, New Raymer

    1197 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Beaver Avenue

    113 m · 12 sec · East Beaver Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Street

    111 m · 10 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
61.1 mi · 74%
Peña Boulevard
6.52 mi · 8%
E-470
6.39 mi · 8%
E470 Toll North
1.6 mi · 2%
I 225 North
1.47 mi · 2%
I 76 East
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

61.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 45m from Aurora
Leave By
3:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Aurora and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Fort Morgan?

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Aurora and 41.1 miles from Fort Morgan.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Aurora and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keenesburg, 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 Keenesburg.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

50 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

57 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

63 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Fort Morgan. Straight-line distance: 65.42 mi (105.28 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
Fort Morgan

#2 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Fort Morgan (-103.79995, 40.25026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $10.72
Round trip
$21.45
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.72 $21.45
Mid-grade $4.08 $11.84 $23.69
Premium $4.39 $12.73 $25.47
Diesel $4.74 $13.74 $27.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Fort Morgan. The current time is 01:25:41.

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.