How far is Aurora, CO from Todd Creek, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Todd Creek, CO is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
28.18 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.32 mi
27.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.32 mi
Kilometers
27.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.18 mi
Kilometers
45.35 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Todd Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-23T08:23
Arrive Todd Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Brighton
CO

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Aurora
14.1 mi
00h 19m
To Todd Creek
14.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Todd Creek.

  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 right to continue on I 70 East: Limon

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2924 ft · 45 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Fort Collins

    838 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on E470 Toll North: Fort Collins

    3151 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll North

    2614 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2663 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    12.7 mi · 13 min · E-470

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Quebec Street

    2303 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Quebec Street

    987 ft · 23 sec · Quebec Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ehler Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Ehler Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Yosemite Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yosemite Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 153rd Avenue

    2986 ft · 2 min · East 153rd Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Emporia Street

    1154 ft · 53 sec · Emporia Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E-470
12.7 mi · 45%
Peña Boulevard
6.52 mi · 23%
E470 Toll North
1.6 mi · 6%
I 225 North
1.47 mi · 5%
Ehler Parkway
1 mi · 4%
I 70 East
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

E-470

Merge slight left onto E-470

12.7 mi · 00h 13m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 19m from Aurora
Leave By
7:14 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Todd Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Todd Creek?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Aurora and 14.1 miles from Todd Creek.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Todd Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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 Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Aurora Municipal Center
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Aurora Municipal Center

Aurora , CO
15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews Local government office
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

30 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

31 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Todd Creek. Straight-line distance: 17.32 mi (27.87 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
Todd Creek

#2 Todd Creek

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

Population3,768
Coordinates39.9780400, -104.8733100
Altitude1540
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Todd Creek (-104.87331, 39.97804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.04 $8.09
Premium $4.39 $4.35 $8.69
Diesel $4.74 $4.69 $9.38

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 Todd Creek. The current time is 08:23:26.

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.