How far is Aurora, CO from Lincoln Park, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Lincoln Park, CO is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.11 mi
02h 24m
Flight
92.22 mi
148.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.22 mi
Kilometers
148.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.11 mi
Kilometers
185.25 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-10-15T12:44
Arrive Lincoln Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Gleneagle
CO

Census designated place

From Aurora
57.6 mi
01h 12m
To Lincoln Park
57.5 mi
01h 12m

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
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Lincoln Park.

  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 left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2190 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    916 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    51.6 mi · 54 min · South Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue

    2749 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue

    33.1 mi · 45 min · South Nevada Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    1331 ft · 1 min · Birch Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Avenue

    674 ft · 32 sec · Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Logan Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Logan Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Logan Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
51.6 mi · 45%
South Nevada Avenue
38.6 mi · 34%
I 225 South
8.63 mi · 7%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.81 mi · 7%
I 25 South
0.59 mi · 1%
CO 115 South
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

51.6 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
01h 12m from Aurora
Leave By
1:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Sunny near Lincoln Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Lincoln Park?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Aurora and 57.5 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Sunny near Lincoln Park.

Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gleneagle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

24 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

68 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

80 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 92.22 mi (148.41 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 Lincoln Park

Situated in the Arkansas River Valley at an elevation of 5,390 feet, this Fremont County census-designated place borders the city of Cañon City to the southeast.

Population0
Coordinates38.4291600, -105.2199900
Altitude1643
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Lincoln Park (-105.21999, 38.42916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $17.56
Round trip
$35.12
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $17.56 $35.12
Mid-grade $4.72 $19.16 $38.32
Premium $5.06 $20.56 $41.11
Diesel $6.52 $26.46 $52.92

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 Lincoln Park. The current time is 12:44:01.

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.