How far is Aurora, CO from Yuma, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Yuma, CO is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
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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 41m.
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.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Yuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Yuma.
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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 · 29 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 right to continue on I 70 East: Limon
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2924 ft · 45 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard
6.5 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Fort Collins
838 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E470 Toll North: Fort Collins
3151 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll North
2614 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2663 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
6.4 mi · 6 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
72.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 6: Akron, Yuma, Wray
820 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 6
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 6
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 34
21.2 mi · 25 min · US Highway 34
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Continue on West 1st Street
27.7 mi · 35 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Ash Street
1358 ft · 60 sec · South Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Yuma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
72.6 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Aurora and Chance Snow Showers near Yuma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Yuma?
The road trip is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Aurora and 71.4 miles from Yuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 1:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.60 one way or $37.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Aurora and Chance Snow Showers near Yuma.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 114.87 mi (184.87 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 Yuma
City in and county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.1222100, -102.7252100 |
| Altitude | 1263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yuma (-102.72521, 40.12221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $20.54 | $41.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.09 | $44.17 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
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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