How far is Aurora, CO from Indian Hills, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Indian Hills, CO is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.27 mi
00h 43m
Flight
22.92 mi
36.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.27 mi
Kilometers
47.11 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:32 PM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Oct 15, 1:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Indian Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Englewood
CO

City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

From Aurora
14.6 mi
00h 21m
To Indian Hills
14.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph N
Destination
41°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Indian Hills.

  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 · 18 sec · Vaughn Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    1166 ft · 22 sec · East 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 225 South

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver

    2426 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    1.4 km · 60 sec · South Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue

    1304 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Hampden Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Hampden Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Hampden Bypass

    1335 ft · 35 sec · East Hampden Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on East Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Hampden Drive

    1213 ft · 32 sec · West Hampden Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Hampden Avenue

    14 mi · 19 min · West Hampden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Parmalee Gulch Road

    1825 ft · 39 sec · Parmalee Gulch Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Santa Clara Road

    142 m · 21 sec · Santa Clara Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Santa Clara Road

    91 m · 13 sec · Santa Clara Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Hiawatha Trail

    53 m · 8 sec · Hiawatha Trail

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiawatha Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hampden Avenue
14 mi · 48%
I 225 South
8.63 mi · 29%
East Hampden Avenue
2.78 mi · 10%
South Valley Highway
0.86 mi · 3%
East Jefferson Avenue
0.75 mi · 3%
I 25 North
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Hampden Avenue

Continue on West Hampden Avenue

14 mi · 00h 19m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Englewood
00h 21m from Aurora
Leave By
7:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Rain And Snow Likely near Indian Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Indian Hills?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Aurora and 14.7 miles from Indian Hills.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Rain And Snow Likely near Indian Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Englewood

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 Englewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 11.5 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 6 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 3.1 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 12.8 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 Englewood.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

11 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

40 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

52 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Indian Hills. Straight-line distance: 22.92 mi (36.88 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 Indian Hills

Situated in Jefferson County at an elevation of 6,857 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Rocky Mountain foothills west of Denver along Parmalee Gulch.

Population0
Coordinates39.6166500, -105.2372100
Altitude2090
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Indian Hills (-105.23721, 39.61665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $4.45 $8.91
Mid-grade $4.72 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $5.06 $5.21 $10.43
Diesel $6.52 $6.71 $13.43

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Indian Hills. The current time is 11:49:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.