How far is Columbine, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Columbine, CO to Aurora, CO is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbine and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbine and Aurora.
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Start on South Newland Street
626 ft · 30 sec · South Newland Street
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Turn right onto West Roxbury Place
756 ft · 33 sec · West Roxbury Place
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Turn left onto South Pierce Street
2071 ft · 43 sec · South Pierce Street
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Turn left onto West Ken Caryl Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ken Caryl Avenue
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Continue on West Mineral Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Mineral Avenue
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Turn left onto South Santa Fe Drive
3 mi · 4 min · South Santa Fe Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 88
969 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 88
159 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto West Belleview Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Belleview Avenue
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Continue on East Belleview Avenue
4.7 mi · 9 min · East Belleview Avenue
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Turn left onto I 25 North
1405 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
1924 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
536 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
1427 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
2244 ft · 54 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Vaughn Street
78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street
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Turn right onto North Zion Street
155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street
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Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
990 ft · 43 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 Columbine 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.
I 225 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
8.44 mi · 00h 10m
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 Columbine and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbine to Aurora?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Greenwood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Columbine and 17.1 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbine and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood Village.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbine and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.72 km).
#1 Columbine
School shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on 20 April 1999
| Population | 24,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5877700, -105.0694300 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
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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