How far is Aurora, CO from Kersey, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Kersey, CO is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.92 mi
01h 11m
Flight
47.66 mi
76.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.66 mi
Kilometers
76.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.92 mi
Kilometers
93.22 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kersey
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 PM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-19T12:22
Arrive Kersey
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Lochbuie
CO

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

From Aurora
29 mi
00h 35m
To Kersey
29 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
27°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Vaughn Street

    24 m · 6 sec · North Vaughn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Toledo Street

    1120 ft · 49 sec · Toledo Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue

    78 m · 16 sec · East 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    3014 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway

    1624 ft · 41 sec · North Fitzsimons Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 17th Place

    998 ft · 29 sec · East 17th Place

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 225 North

    2044 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Limon

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2924 ft · 45 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Fort Collins

    838 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on E470 Toll North: Fort Collins

    3151 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll North

    2614 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2663 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    6.4 mi · 6 min · E-470

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    20 mi · 23 min · County Road 49

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Highway 34

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 34

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    639 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto 1st Street

    1409 ft · 44 sec · 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Campbell Street

    655 ft · 31 sec · Campbell Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    129 m · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 49
20 mi · 35%
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 27%
Peña Boulevard
6.52 mi · 11%
E-470
6.39 mi · 11%
Highway 34
2.02 mi · 3%
E470 Toll North
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road 49

Turn left onto County Road 49

20 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochbuie
00h 35m from Aurora
Leave By
4:08 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Clear near Kersey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Aurora and 29 miles from Kersey.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Clear near Kersey.

Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie

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 Lochbuie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

48 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Kersey. Straight-line distance: 47.66 mi (76.7 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
Kersey

#2 Kersey

Village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK

Population1,798
Coordinates40.3874800, -104.5616300
Altitude1407
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Kersey (-104.56163, 40.38748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.09
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.54 $15.09
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.33 $16.66
Premium $4.39 $8.96 $17.92
Diesel $4.74 $9.66 $19.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Kersey. The current time is 12:22:03.

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.