How far is Aurora, CO from Poncha Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Poncha Springs, CO is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Poncha Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Poncha Springs.
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Start on North Vaughn Street
990 ft · 45 sec · North Vaughn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Zion Street
155 m · 27 sec · North Zion Street
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Turn left onto Vaughn Street
78 m · 18 sec · Vaughn Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
1166 ft · 22 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 225 South
1635 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver
2426 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
1.4 km · 60 sec · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue
1304 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Hampden Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Hampden Avenue
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Continue on East Hampden Bypass
1335 ft · 35 sec · East Hampden Bypass
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Continue on East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on West Hampden Drive
1213 ft · 32 sec · West Hampden Drive
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Continue on West Hampden Avenue
111.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min · West Hampden Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
3160 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto True Avenue
65 m · 10 sec · True Avenue
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Turn right onto Jacks Alley
38 m · 9 sec · Jacks Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jacks Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Poncha Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Hampden Avenue
Continue on West Hampden Avenue
112 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Poncha Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Poncha Springs?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Aurora and 74.1 miles from Poncha Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 10:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.34 one way or $38.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Poncha Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Poncha Springs. Straight-line distance: 107.34 mi (172.75 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 Poncha Springs
Human settlement in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 38.5127800, -106.0772400 |
| Altitude | 2275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poncha Springs (-106.07724, 38.51278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.96 | $45.93 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $24.77 | $49.55 |
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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