How far is Aurora, CO from Heber City, UT?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Heber City, UT is about 515.1 miles (828.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 351.8 miles (566.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Heber City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Heber City.
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Start on North Vaughn Street
24 m · 6 sec · North Vaughn Street
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Turn right onto Toledo Street
1120 ft · 49 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue
78 m · 16 sec · East 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
3014 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street
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Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway
1624 ft · 41 sec · North Fitzsimons Parkway
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Turn right onto East 17th Place
998 ft · 29 sec · East 17th Place
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Take the ramp left toward I 225 North
2044 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
53.4 mi · 53 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Owl Canyon Road
1365 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 70
6.5 mi · 10 min · East County Road 70
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North County Road 19
20 m · 1 sec · North County Road 19
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Exit the roundabout onto North County Road 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · North County Road 19
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Continue on West County Road 72
3.8 mi · 6 min · West County Road 72
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 287
21.9 mi · 25 min · North Highway 287
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Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right
2889 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
362.5 mi · 5 hr 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal, Provo
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40 East, US 189 South: Heber, Vernal, Provo
612 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Heber City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
363 mi · 05h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Heber City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Heber City?
The road trip is about 515.1 miles (828.9 km) and usually takes 08h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.9 miles from Aurora and 258.2 miles from Heber City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 351.8 miles (566.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 163.3 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.56 one way or $139.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Heber City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Heber City. Straight-line distance: 351.78 mi (566.13 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 Heber City
City in Wasatch County, Utah, United States
| Population | 9,198 |
| Coordinates | 40.5069000, -111.4132400 |
| Altitude | 1707 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heber City (-111.41324, 40.5069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 829 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 25m |
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 | $3.83 | $69.56 | $139.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $76.47 | $152.93 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $82.32 | $164.64 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $111.04 | $222.09 |
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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