How far is Aurora, CO from Southglenn, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Southglenn, CO is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.58 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.74 mi
18.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.74 mi
Kilometers
18.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.58 mi
Kilometers
25.08 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southglenn
Wed, Jun 3, 5:25 PM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Wed, Jun 3, 5:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-06-03T16:59
Arrive Southglenn
Wed, Jun 3, 5:25 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Castlewood
CO

City in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States

From Aurora
7.8 mi
00h 12m
To Southglenn
7.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 45 sec · North Vaughn Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 27 sec · North Zion Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 18 sec · Vaughn Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    1166 ft · 22 sec · East 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 225 South

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2190 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CO 88: Belleview Avenue

    2922 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Belleview Avenue

    134 m · 15 sec · East Belleview Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Quebec Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Quebec Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Orchard Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Orchard Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Holly Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Arapahoe Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Arapahoe Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Colorado Boulevard

    2504 ft · 52 sec · South Colorado Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Nobles Road

    1059 ft · 33 sec · East Nobles Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Easter Avenue

    1733 ft · 53 sec · East Easter Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Madison Court

    47 m · 8 sec · South Madison Court

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Saint Paul Street

    764 ft · 36 sec · South Saint Paul Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Fremont Drive

    583 ft · 28 sec · East Fremont Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Fillmore Circle

    97 m · 17 sec · South Fillmore Circle

  21. 21

    Continue on South Fillmore Circle

    36 m · 5 sec · South Fillmore Circle

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fillmore Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 225 South
8.63 mi · 55%
South Holly Street
1.01 mi · 6%
South Quebec Street
1 mi · 6%
East Orchard Road
1 mi · 6%
East Arapahoe Road
0.98 mi · 6%
CO 88
0.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castlewood
00h 12m from Aurora
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Castlewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Aurora and 7.8 miles from Southglenn.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.

Stop Ideas Near Castlewood

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 Castlewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 9 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

20 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

44 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

62 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Southglenn. Straight-line distance: 11.74 mi (18.9 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
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#2 Southglenn

Neighborhood in Centennial, Colorado, United States

Population42,268
Coordinates39.5872100, -104.9527600
Altitude1705
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Southglenn (-104.95276, 39.58721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.07
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.03 $4.07
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.25 $4.49
Premium $4.39 $2.42 $4.83
Diesel $4.74 $2.61 $5.21

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Southglenn. The current time is 16:59:55.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.