How far is Aurora, CO from Severance, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Severance, CO is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.46 mi
01h 24m
Flight
54.92 mi
88.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.92 mi
Kilometers
88.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.46 mi
Kilometers
110.18 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severance
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive Severance
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Firestone
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Aurora
34.2 mi
00h 42m
To Severance
34.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Harmony Road

    1394 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Harmony Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Harmony Road

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 74

    3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 74

  21. 21

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1421 ft · 56 sec · West 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    88 m · 10 sec · 1st Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
43.9 mi · 64%
North Valley Highway
10.4 mi · 15%
County Road 74
3.65 mi · 5%
East Harmony Road
3.53 mi · 5%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.09 mi · 3%
I 225 North
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.3 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firestone
00h 42m from Aurora
Leave By
3:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Severance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Aurora and 34.2 miles from Severance.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Severance.

Stop Ideas Near Firestone

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Firestone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

15 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

30 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

41 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Severance. Straight-line distance: 54.92 mi (88.38 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
Severance

#2 Severance

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population7,634
Coordinates40.5241500, -104.8510800
Altitude1490
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Severance (-104.85108, 40.52415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.82
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.91 $17.82
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.84 $19.68
Premium $4.39 $10.58 $21.16
Diesel $4.74 $11.42 $22.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Severance. The current time is 22:00:04.

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.