How far is Byers, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Byers, CO to Aurora, CO is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Byers and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byers and Aurora.
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Start on the route
1206 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2110 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.4 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight left onto I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
1900 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
3149 ft · 2 min · North Potomac Street
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Turn right onto East 10th Avenue
78 m · 12 sec · East 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Toledo Street
1120 ft · 55 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
24 m · 4 sec · North Vaughn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Byers and Aurora.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.4 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Byers and Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Byers to Aurora?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Bennett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Byers and 16.9 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Byers and Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Bennett
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 Bennett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Byers and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 32.13 mi (51.71 km).
#1 Byers
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.7113700, -104.2277400 |
| Altitude | 1586 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
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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