How far is Aurora, CO from Nederland, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Nederland, CO is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Nederland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Nederland.
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Start on North Vaughn Street
24 m · 6 sec · North Vaughn Street
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Turn right onto Toledo Street
1120 ft · 49 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue
78 m · 16 sec · East 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
3014 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street
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Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway
1624 ft · 41 sec · North Fitzsimons Parkway
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Turn right onto East 17th Place
998 ft · 31 sec · East 17th Place
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Take the ramp left toward I 225 North
2044 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Baseline Road
1636 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Baseline Road
1640 ft · 47 sec · Baseline Road
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Canyon Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Canyon Boulevard
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Continue on Boulder Canyon Drive
15.2 mi · 27 min · Boulder Canyon Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Bridge Street
37 m · 4 sec · North Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street
125 m · 12 sec · North Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Nederland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Boulder Canyon Drive
Continue on Boulder Canyon Drive
15.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Nederland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Nederland?
The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Aurora and 25.2 miles from Nederland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Nederland.
Stop Ideas Near Superior
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Superior.
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Nederland. Straight-line distance: 39.42 mi (63.44 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 Nederland
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,557 |
| Coordinates | 39.9613800, -105.5108300 |
| Altitude | 2508 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nederland (-105.51083, 39.96138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
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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