How far is Aurora, CO from Manassa, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Manassa, CO is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.45 mi
05h 03m
Flight
186.41 mi
299.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.41 mi
Kilometers
299.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.45 mi
Kilometers
412.71 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manassa
Mon, May 25, 2:45 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Mon, May 25, 7:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-05-24T21:41
Arrive Manassa
Mon, May 25, 2:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Beulah Valley
CO

Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado

From Aurora
128.3 mi
02h 31m
To Manassa
128.2 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street

    2351 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    19.6 mi · 32 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    40 m · 6 sec · North 5th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 28%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
53.4 mi · 21%
South Valley Highway
51.6 mi · 20%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
West Avenue
21.5 mi · 8%
North Freeway
9.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 7th Street

Turn right onto West 7th Street

71.4 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70 mi
186.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beulah Valley
02h 31m from Aurora
Leave By
6:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Manassa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beulah Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Aurora and 128.2 miles from Manassa.

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

The direct path is about 186.4 miles (300 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.47 one way or $66.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beulah Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beulah Valley, 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 Beulah Valley.

BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

40 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

85 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Salida, CO

103 mi away
54 Jones Avenue
BUS

Alamosa, CO

105 mi away
111 Pike Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Manassa. Straight-line distance: 186.41 mi (299.99 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 Manassa

Human settlement in Conejos County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,019
Coordinates37.1741800, -105.9375200
Altitude2344
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Manassa (-105.93752, 37.17418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.25 L · about $33.47
Round trip
$66.93
18.1 gal · 68.5 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $33.47 $66.93
Mid-grade $4.08 $36.96 $73.92
Premium $4.39 $39.74 $79.48
Diesel $4.74 $42.87 $85.74

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Manassa. The current time is 21:41:52.

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.