How far is Aurora, CO from La Salle, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to La Salle, CO is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.6 mi
01h 14m
Flight
43.35 mi
69.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.35 mi
Kilometers
69.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.6 mi
Kilometers
92.7 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-18T23:59
Arrive La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
28.8 mi
00h 37m
To La Salle
28.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and La Salle.

  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

    14.1 mi · 16 min · County Road 49

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road 44

    5 mi · 8 min · County Road 44

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 39

    2.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 39

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 27%
County Road 49
14.1 mi · 24%
Peña Boulevard
6.52 mi · 11%
E-470
6.39 mi · 11%
County Road 44
4.97 mi · 9%
County Road 39
2.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

15.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochbuie
00h 37m from Aurora
Leave By
4:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near La Salle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to La Salle?

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 28.8 miles from Aurora and 28.8 miles from La Salle.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near La Salle.

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 7.7 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 3.4 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 La Salle. Straight-line distance: 43.35 mi (69.76 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
La Salle

#2 La Salle

Town in Colorado, USA

Population2,466
Coordinates40.3488700, -104.7019100
Altitude1426
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: La Salle (-104.70191, 40.34887)

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
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.01
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.51 $15.01
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.39 $8.91 $17.83
Diesel $4.74 $9.62 $19.23

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 La Salle. The current time is 23:59:17.

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.