How far is Aurora, CO from Roxborough Park, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Roxborough Park, CO is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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 (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Roxborough Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Roxborough 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
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2190 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
916 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
890 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction
737 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction, Quebec Street
3035 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CO 470 Express
50 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West
38 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
1757 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.4 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Platte Canyon Road
863 ft · 29 sec · South Platte Canyon Road
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Continue on Waterton Road
2225 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road
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Turn right onto Dante Drive
1005 ft · 48 sec · Dante Drive
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Turn left onto Raphael Lane
1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane
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Turn left
1573 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1228 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Roxborough 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.
I 225 South
Merge slight left
8.32 mi · 00h 10m
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 Roxborough Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Roxborough Park?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Acres Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Aurora and 16.9 miles from Roxborough Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 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 $4.40 one way or $8.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Roxborough Park.
Stop Ideas Near Acres Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Acres Green.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Roxborough Park. Straight-line distance: 22.22 mi (35.76 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 Roxborough Park
Census designated place
| Population | 9,099 |
| Coordinates | 39.4738800, -105.0852600 |
| Altitude | 1753 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxborough Park (-105.08526, 39.47388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
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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