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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.04 mi
00h 37m
Flight
32.13 mi
51.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.13 mi
Kilometers
51.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.79 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 PM MDT
Return by in Byers
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byers
2026-04-15T18:12
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Byers
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
Bennett
CO

Town in Colorado

From Byers
17.1 mi
00h 18m
To Aurora
16.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1206 ft · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2110 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.4 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto I 70 Business, US 40, US 287

    1900 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · East Colfax Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    3149 ft · 2 min · North Potomac Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 10th Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · East 10th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Toledo Street

    1120 ft · 55 sec · Toledo Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

    24 m · 4 sec · North Vaughn Street

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.4 mi · 80%
East Colfax Avenue
4.73 mi · 14%
North Potomac Street
0.6 mi · 2%
I 70 Business
0.58 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.4 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bennett
00h 18m from Byers
Leave By
7:16 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bennett, 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 Bennett.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

48 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

73 mi away
623 Main St.
RAIL

Fort Morgan

76 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byers and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 32.13 mi (51.71 km).

Byers

#1 Byers

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States

Population1,160
Coordinates39.7113700, -104.2277400
Altitude1586
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: State Highway 36 West (-104.227601, 39.711779)
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.88
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Byers and Aurora. The current time is 18:12:49.

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.