How far is Cortez, CO from Aurora, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Cortez and Aurora is 261.13 miles (420.26 km).
Flight distance from Cortez, CO to Aurora, CO is 261.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 48 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Cortez to Aurora with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Cortez, Colorado to Aurora, Colorado is: 399.72 miles (643.29 km) by car.
Driving from Cortez to Aurora will take approximately 07 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Cortez
Town in and county seat of Montezuma County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 8734 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°20'56"N 108°35'9"W |
| Latitude | 37.3488800 |
| Longitude | -108.5859300 |
| Altitude | 1887 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. It is located east of Denver. Aurora is known for its growing population, its diverse culture, and its many attractions, such as the Aurora Municipal Center and the Aurora Fox Arts Center.
| Population | 387377 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°43'46"N 104°49'55"W |
| Latitude | 39.7294300 |
| Longitude | -104.8319200 |
| Altitude | 1648 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Aurora: Vaughn Street (-104.831848,39.729486)
Estimated Travel Time Between Cortez and Aurora
The distance between Cortez and Aurora is 643 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Cortez and Aurora. The current time is 03:11:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 53.39 liters (14.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cortez and Aurora.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cortez to Aurora is $51.34 (diesel $66.82).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $51.34 | $56.86 | $61.02 | $66.82 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cortez and Aurora (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
