How far is Brush, CO from Aurora, CO?

The driving distance from Brush, CO to Aurora, CO is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.27 mi
01h 25m
Flight
73.67 mi
118.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.67 mi
Kilometers
118.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.27 mi
Kilometers
148.5 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 AM MDT
Return by in Brush
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush
2026-04-17T22:44
Arrive Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush
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
Keenesburg
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Brush
46.1 mi
00h 42m
To Aurora
46.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph N
Destination
48°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clayton Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Clayton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Emerson Street

    127 m · 26 sec · West Emerson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Colorado Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    6.9 mi · 7 min · E-470

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard

    1099 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    546 ft · 8 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, ​Peoria Street

    1915 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue

    1772 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1504 ft · 31 sec · East 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Colorado Avenue
71.9 mi · 78%
E-470
6.95 mi · 8%
Peña Boulevard
6.62 mi · 7%
I 225 South
3.79 mi · 4%
E470 Toll South
0.97 mi · 1%
Peña Boulevard West
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Colorado Avenue

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 11m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 42m from Brush
Leave By
3:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Brush and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Brush and 46.2 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Brush and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keenesburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

50 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

57 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

63 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brush and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 73.67 mi (118.56 km).

Brush

#1 Brush

City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States

Population5,438
Coordinates40.2588700, -103.6238400
Altitude1286
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 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
Start: Clayton Street (-103.623311, 40.258874)
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $12.06
Round trip
$24.11
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.06 $24.11
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.31 $26.63
Premium $4.39 $14.31 $28.63
Diesel $4.74 $15.44 $30.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brush and Aurora. The current time is 22:44:56.

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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.