How far is Aurora, CO from Gunnison, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Gunnison, CO is about 206.9 miles (333 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Gunnison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Gunnison.
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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 right to continue on I 25 North: Denver
2426 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
1.4 km · 60 sec · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue
1304 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Hampden Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Hampden Avenue
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Continue on East Hampden Bypass
1335 ft · 35 sec · East Hampden Bypass
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Continue on East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on West Hampden Drive
1213 ft · 32 sec · West Hampden Drive
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Continue on West Hampden Avenue
111.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min · West Hampden Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn sharp right
59.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Turn right onto North Iowa Street
159 m · 23 sec · North Iowa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Gunnison.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Hampden Avenue
Continue on West Hampden Avenue
112 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Sunny near Gunnison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Gunnison?
The road trip is about 206.9 miles (333 km) and usually takes 04h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairplay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Aurora and 103.5 miles from Gunnison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $53.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Sunny near Gunnison.
Stop Ideas Near Fairplay
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 Fairplay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Gunnison. Straight-line distance: 138.83 mi (223.42 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 Gunnison
County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,840 |
| Coordinates | 38.5458200, -106.9253200 |
| Altitude | 2348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gunnison (-106.92532, 38.54582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.05 | $64.11 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
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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