How far is Aurora, CO from Meeker, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Meeker, CO is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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
238.24 mi
04h 57m
Flight
164.73 mi
265.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.73 mi
Kilometers
265.11 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.24 mi
Kilometers
383.41 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meeker
Sat, Apr 11, 6:56 PM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Sat, Apr 11, 11:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-11T13:59
Arrive Meeker
Sat, Apr 11, 6:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 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
Avon
CO

Home Rule Municipality that is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

From Aurora
119 mi
02h 28m
To Meeker
119.2 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    40.3 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 13 North: Rifle, Meeker

    1067 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1664 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Whiteriver Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Whiteriver Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1401 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Government Road

    37.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Government Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on West Market Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    120 m · 19 sec · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
152 mi · 64%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
40.3 mi · 17%
Government Road
39.2 mi · 16%
Whiteriver Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
I 225 North
1.47 mi · 1%
I 70 West
1.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

150 mi · 02h 53m

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
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.5 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
02h 28m from Aurora
Leave By
7:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meeker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Aurora and 119.2 miles from Meeker.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 7:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.10 one way or $62.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meeker.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

BUS

Vail, Colorado

15 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

37 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

64 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Glenwood Springs

69 mi away
413 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Meeker. Straight-line distance: 164.73 mi (265.11 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
Meeker

#2 Meeker

Town in Colorado, USA

Population2,318
Coordinates40.0374700, -107.9131300
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Meeker (-107.91313, 40.03747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.82 L · about $31.10
Round trip
$62.20
16.82 gal · 63.64 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $31.10 $62.20
Mid-grade $4.08 $34.35 $68.69
Premium $4.39 $36.93 $73.86
Diesel $4.74 $39.84 $79.68

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Meeker. The current time is 13:59:01.

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.