How far is Aurora, CO from Glendale, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Glendale, CO is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.8 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.66 mi
9.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.66 mi
Kilometers
9.11 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.8 mi
Kilometers
10.95 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Wed, Apr 15, 9:52 PM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-15T21:37
Arrive Glendale
Wed, Apr 15, 9:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Denver
CO

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Aurora
3.4 mi
00h 07m
To Glendale
3.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 45 sec · North Vaughn Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 27 sec · North Zion Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 15 sec · Vaughn Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lowry Boulevard

    2579 ft · 52 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lowry Boulevard

    52 m · 3 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard

    2215 ft · 47 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lowry Boulevard

    57 m · 4 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard

    1607 ft · 32 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lowry Boulevard

    44 m · 3 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Lowry Boulevard

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Monaco Street Parkway

    1653 ft · 50 sec · South Monaco Street Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Alameda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Alameda Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Dahlia Street

    806 ft · 29 sec · South Dahlia Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Leetsdale Drive

    156 m · 20 sec · Leetsdale Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Cherry Street

    1724 ft · 44 sec · South Cherry Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Exposition Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Exposition Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Exposition Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
264.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 6th Avenue
2.35 mi · 35%
East Lowry Boulevard
2.21 mi · 32%
East Alameda Avenue
1.02 mi · 15%
South Cherry Street
0.33 mi · 5%
South Monaco Street Parkway
0.31 mi · 5%
North Vaughn Street
0.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 6th Avenue

Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

2.35 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 07m from Aurora
Leave By
8:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Aurora and 3.4 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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 Denver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 5.7 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 10.2 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
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

1 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

2 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

46 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 5.66 mi (9.11 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
Glendale

#2 Glendale

City in Colorado

Population5,102
Coordinates39.7049900, -104.9335900
Altitude1631
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Glendale (-104.93359, 39.70499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.91 L · about $0.89
Round trip
$1.78
0.48 gal · 1.82 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $0.89 $1.78
Mid-grade $4.08 $0.98 $1.96
Premium $4.39 $1.05 $2.11
Diesel $4.74 $1.14 $2.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Glendale. The current time is 21:37:21.

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.