How far is Aurora, CO from Snowmass Village, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Snowmass Village, CO is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.48 mi
04h 27m
Flight
117.85 mi
189.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.85 mi
Kilometers
189.66 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.48 mi
Kilometers
338.73 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snowmass Village
Mon, May 25, 3:49 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Mon, May 25, 8:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-05-24T23:21
Arrive Snowmass Village
Mon, May 25, 3:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vail
CO

Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

From Aurora
105.1 mi
02h 13m
To Snowmass Village
105.4 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Snowmass Village.

  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 left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 82 East: Glenwood Springs, Aspen

    747 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Laurel Street

    119 m · 15 sec · Laurel Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1204 ft · 45 sec · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2084 ft · 49 sec · 8th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    54 m · 3 sec · 27th Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    692 ft · 19 sec · 27th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Glen Avenue

    24.6 mi · 40 min · Glen Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2836 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Brush Creek Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Brush Creek Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brush Creek Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Brush Creek Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Brush Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Brush Creek Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Owl Creek Road

    144 m · 12 sec · Owl Creek Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Owl Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
152 mi · 72%
Glen Avenue
33.3 mi · 16%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
14.3 mi · 7%
Brush Creek Road
4.23 mi · 2%
Midland Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
I 225 North
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

150 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.6 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vail
02h 13m from Aurora
Leave By
8:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aurora and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Snowmass Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Snowmass Village?

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Aurora and 105.4 miles from Snowmass Village.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.48 one way or $54.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Snowmass Village.

Stop Ideas Near Vail

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vail, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Vail, Colorado

3 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

25 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

57 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

59 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Snowmass Village. Straight-line distance: 117.85 mi (189.66 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
Snowmass Village

#2 Snowmass Village

City in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,760
Coordinates39.2130400, -106.9378200
Altitude2502
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Snowmass Village (-106.93782, 39.21304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.11 L · about $27.48
Round trip
$54.95
14.86 gal · 56.22 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $27.48 $54.95
Mid-grade $4.08 $30.34 $60.69
Premium $4.39 $32.63 $65.25
Diesel $4.74 $35.20 $70.39

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Snowmass Village. The current time is 23:21:41.

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.