How far is Aurora, CO from Stonegate, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Stonegate, CO is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.62 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.8 mi
22.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.8 mi
Kilometers
22.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.62 mi
Kilometers
33.19 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stonegate
Sun, Apr 26, 6:03 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Sun, Apr 26, 6:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-26T05:35
Arrive Stonegate
Sun, Apr 26, 6:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Castlewood
CO

City in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States

From Aurora
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Stonegate
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    916 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction

    890 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    2.6 mi · 3 min · E-470

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Chambers Road

    2129 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Chambers Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Chambers Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue

    1926 ft · 43 sec · East Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Stonegate Parkway

    714 ft · 20 sec · Stonegate Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Quarry Hill Drive

    603 ft · 33 sec · Quarry Hill Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lode Stone Way

    890 ft · 39 sec · Lode Stone Way

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lode Stone Way

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 225 South
8.63 mi · 42%
South Valley Highway
4.95 mi · 24%
E-470
2.64 mi · 13%
South Chambers Road
1.1 mi · 5%
E-470 North
0.99 mi · 5%
I 25 South
0.59 mi · 3%
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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castlewood
00h 14m from Aurora
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Stonegate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 10.3 miles from Aurora and 10.3 miles from Stonegate.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Stonegate.

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 9.9 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 9.4 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 6.2 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 6 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 Stonegate. Straight-line distance: 13.8 mi (22.21 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
Stonegate

#2 Stonegate

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado

Population8,962
Coordinates39.5308200, -104.8038600
Altitude1791
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Stonegate (-104.80386, 39.53082)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.40
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.70 $5.40
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.98 $5.96
Premium $4.39 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $4.74 $3.46 $6.92

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Stonegate. The current time is 05:35:08.

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.