How far is Aurora, CO from Ponderosa Park, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Ponderosa Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Ponderosa Park.
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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
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 83: Parker Road
1387 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 83 South: Parker Road
2851 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Parker Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · South Parker Road
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Turn left onto Hess Road
3129 ft · 1 min · Hess Road
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Continue on Hilltop Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Hilltop Road
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Continue on Flintwood Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Flintwood Road
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Turn left onto Ponderosa Lane
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ponderosa Lane
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Turn left onto Verdos Drive
893 ft · 39 sec · Verdos Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Verdos Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Ponderosa Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Parker Road
Continue on South Parker Road
12.8 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Ponderosa Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Ponderosa Park?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Stonegate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Aurora and 14.7 miles from Ponderosa Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Ponderosa Park.
Stop Ideas Near Stonegate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Aurora Municipal Center
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stonegate.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Ponderosa Park. Straight-line distance: 24.19 mi (38.93 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 Ponderosa Park
Census-designated place in Elbert County, Colorado
| Population | 3,232 |
| Coordinates | 39.4083200, -104.6510800 |
| Altitude | 2037 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponderosa Park (-104.65108, 39.40832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
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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