How far is Aurora, CO from Kittredge, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Kittredge, CO is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in State of Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Kittredge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Kittredge.
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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
14 mi · 19 min · West Hampden Avenue
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Turn right onto Parmalee Gulch Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Parmalee Gulch Road
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Continue on Myers Gulch Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Myers Gulch Road
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Turn left onto Columbine Trail
150 m · 22 sec · Columbine Trail
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Continue on Center Drive
1080 ft · 50 sec · Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Burnham Drive
36 m · 5 sec · Burnham Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burnham Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Kittredge.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Kittredge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Kittredge?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Aurora and 17.3 miles from Kittredge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Kittredge.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheridan.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Kittredge. Straight-line distance: 25.4 mi (40.88 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 Kittredge
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 1,304 |
| Coordinates | 39.6547100, -105.2997100 |
| Altitude | 2105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kittredge (-105.29971, 39.65471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.70 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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