How far is Aurora, CO from Timnath, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Timnath, CO is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
62.02 mi
01h 14m
Flight
55.85 mi
89.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.85 mi
Kilometers
89.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.02 mi
Kilometers
99.81 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timnath
Tue, Apr 14, 9:38 PM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Tue, Apr 14, 10:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-14T20:24
Arrive Timnath
Tue, Apr 14, 9:38 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Dacono
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Aurora
31 mi
00h 37m
To Timnath
31 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2588 ft · 1 min · East Harmony Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Timnath Parkway

    825 ft · 29 sec · Timnath Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

    92 m · 16 sec · Deer Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1255 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    130 m · 19 sec · 3rd Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto 3rd Avenue

    64 m · 15 sec · 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
43.9 mi · 71%
North Valley Highway
10.4 mi · 17%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.09 mi · 3%
I 225 North
1.47 mi · 2%
I 70 West
1.13 mi · 2%
North Potomac Street
0.57 mi · 1%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dacono
00h 37m from Aurora
Leave By
4:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Timnath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Dacono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Aurora and 31 miles from Timnath.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dacono

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 Dacono and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 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
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 9.2 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 2.2 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 Dacono.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

17 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

29 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Timnath. Straight-line distance: 55.85 mi (89.88 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
Timnath

#2 Timnath

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

Population3,193
Coordinates40.5291500, -104.9852500
Altitude1483
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Timnath (-104.98525, 40.52915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.10
Round trip
$16.20
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.10 $16.20
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.94 $17.89
Premium $4.39 $9.62 $19.23
Diesel $4.74 $10.37 $20.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Timnath. The current time is 20:24:01.

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.