How far is Aurora, CO from Ken Caryl, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Ken Caryl, CO is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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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 Ken Caryl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Ken Caryl.
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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 left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2190 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 88: Belleview Avenue
2761 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto East Belleview Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · East Belleview Avenue
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Continue on West Belleview Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Belleview Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 85
1314 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Santa Fe Drive
3 mi · 4 min · South Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto West Mineral Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Mineral Avenue
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Continue on West Ken Caryl Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Ken Caryl Avenue
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Turn left onto South Continental Divide Road
147 m · 28 sec · South Continental Divide Road
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Turn left onto South Sangre de Cristo Road
723 ft · 34 sec · South Sangre de Cristo Road
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Turn right onto South Cottonwood Mountain
806 ft · 35 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Ken Caryl.
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.
I 225 South
Merge slight left
8.32 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ken Caryl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Ken Caryl?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Greenwood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Aurora and 12.2 miles from Ken Caryl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ken Caryl.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Ken Caryl. Straight-line distance: 18.3 mi (29.45 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 Ken Caryl
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 32,438 |
| Coordinates | 39.5758200, -105.1122100 |
| Altitude | 1756 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ken Caryl (-105.11221, 39.57582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
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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