How far is Aurora, CO from Fountain, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Fountain, CO is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Fountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Fountain.
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Start on North Vaughn Street
990 ft · 45 sec · North Vaughn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Zion Street
155 m · 27 sec · North Zion Street
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Turn left onto Vaughn Street
78 m · 18 sec · Vaughn Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
1166 ft · 22 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 225 South
1635 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2190 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
916 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
51.6 mi · 54 min · South Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85 North: Fountain
1042 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North: Fountain
61 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue
3010 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto West Indiana Avenue
1035 ft · 24 sec · West Indiana Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1001 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Fountain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
51.6 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Fountain?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Aurora and 41.3 miles from Fountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.76 one way or $21.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fountain.
Stop Ideas Near Larkspur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Larkspur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Fountain. Straight-line distance: 72.69 mi (116.99 km).
#1 Aurora
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 387,377 |
| Coordinates | 39.7294300, -104.8319200 |
| Altitude | 1648 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fountain
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 31,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.6822200, -104.7008100 |
| Altitude | 1690 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain (-104.70081, 38.68222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.88 | $23.77 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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