How far is Aurora, CO from Vail, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Vail, CO is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Statutory Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Vail.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Vail.
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Start on North Vaughn Street
24 m · 6 sec · North Vaughn Street
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Turn right onto Toledo Street
1120 ft · 49 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue
78 m · 16 sec · East 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
3014 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street
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Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway
1624 ft · 41 sec · North Fitzsimons Parkway
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Turn right onto East 17th Place
998 ft · 31 sec · East 17th Place
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Take the ramp left toward I 225 North
2044 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 16 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vail Town Center
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Vail Road
78 m · 7 sec · Vail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Vail Road
91 m · 8 sec · Vail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vail Road
49 m · 4 sec · Vail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Vail Road
152 m · 27 sec · Vail Road
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Turn left onto East Meadow Drive
674 ft · 31 sec · East Meadow Drive
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Turn right onto Willow Bridge Road
158 m · 30 sec · Willow Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Gore Creek Drive
124 m · 20 sec · Gore Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Wall Street
46 m · 7 sec · Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Vail.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
83.5 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Chance Snow Showers near Vail.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Vail?
The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Aurora and 55.3 miles from Vail.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Chance Snow Showers near Vail.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Empire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Vail. Straight-line distance: 82.24 mi (132.35 km).
#1 Aurora
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 387,377 |
| Coordinates | 39.7294300, -104.8319200 |
| Altitude | 1648 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vail
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,489 |
| Coordinates | 39.6402600, -106.3742000 |
| Altitude | 2496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vail (-106.3742, 39.64026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.12 | $34.25 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $18.47 | $36.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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