How far is Aurora, CO from Fraser, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Fraser, CO is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
84.84 mi
02h 02m
Flight
54.36 mi
87.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.36 mi
Kilometers
87.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.84 mi
Kilometers
136.53 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fraser
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-17T22:19
Arrive Fraser
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Idaho Springs
CO

City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

From Aurora
42.4 mi
01h 01m
To Fraser
42.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph N
Destination
35°F
Friday

Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.2 mi · 58 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 west: Empire, Granby

    3141 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    30.5 mi · 51 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Zerex Street

    1318 ft · 37 sec · North Zerex Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Eisenhower Drive

    642 ft · 24 sec · East Eisenhower Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Leonard Lane

    630 ft · 30 sec · Leonard Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
49.3 mi · 58%
US 40 west
31.1 mi · 37%
I 225 North
1.47 mi · 2%
I 70 West
1.13 mi · 1%
North Potomac Street
0.57 mi · 1%
North Fitzsimons Parkway
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

47.2 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idaho Springs
01h 01m from Aurora
Leave By
2:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Aurora and Light Snow near Fraser.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Aurora and 42.4 miles from Fraser.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 2:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Aurora and Light Snow near Fraser.

Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs

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

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

BUS

Pine Junction, CO

32 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

35 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Fraser. Straight-line distance: 54.36 mi (87.48 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
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#2 Fraser

Town in Colorado, USA

Population1,348
Coordinates39.9449900, -105.8172300
Altitude2615
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Fraser (-105.81723, 39.94499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.11
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.06 $22.11
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.21 $24.42
Premium $4.39 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $4.74 $14.16 $28.33

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 Fraser. The current time is 22:19:59.

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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.