How far is Cedaredge, CO from Aurora, CO?

The driving distance from Cedaredge, CO to Aurora, CO is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.25 mi
04h 57m
Flight
175.02 mi
281.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.02 mi
Kilometers
281.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.25 mi
Kilometers
446.19 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM MDT
Return by in Cedaredge
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedaredge
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedaredge
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eagle
CO

Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America

From Cedaredge
138.4 mi
02h 28m
To Aurora
138.8 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 3rd Street

    31 m · 7 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest Aspen Avenue

    719 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Aspen Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Grand Mesa Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Grand Mesa Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Grand Mesa National Scenic & Historic Byway

    39.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Mesa National Scenic & Historic Byway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto De Beque Cutoff Road

    11.1 mi · 27 min · De Beque Cutoff Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    67.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    78 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2930 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    1772 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1504 ft · 31 sec · East 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
78 mi · 28%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
67.7 mi · 24%
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
60.9 mi · 22%
Grand Mesa National Scenic & Historic Byway
39.2 mi · 14%
De Beque Cutoff Road
11.1 mi · 4%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
7.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

78 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.3 mi
175 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
02h 28m from Cedaredge
Leave By
7:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedaredge and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Cedaredge and 138.8 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 175 miles (281.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.17 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedaredge and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

BUS

Vail, Colorado

41 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
RAIL

Glenwood Springs

44 mi away
413 7th Street
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

63 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

86 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedaredge and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 175.02 mi (281.66 km).

Cedaredge

#1 Cedaredge

City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,313
Coordinates38.9016500, -107.9264500
Altitude1899
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: Northwest 3rd Street (-107.926288, 38.901652)
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.03 L · about $36.17
Round trip
$72.33
19.56 gal · 74.06 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $36.17 $72.33
Mid-grade $4.08 $39.94 $79.88
Premium $4.39 $42.94 $85.89
Diesel $4.74 $46.33 $92.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedaredge and Aurora. The current time is 00:58:09.

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.