How far is Dove Valley, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Dove Valley, CO to Aurora, CO is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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 20m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dove Valley and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dove Valley and Aurora.
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Start on South Potomac Street
14 m · 6 sec · South Potomac Street
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Turn right onto Broncos Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Broncos Parkway
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Turn left onto South Parker Road
6 mi · 9 min · South Parker Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South, I 225 North
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North
1263 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 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 Dove Valley 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.
South Parker Road
Turn left onto South Parker Road
5.99 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Dove Valley and 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 Dove Valley to Aurora?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Foxfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Dove Valley and 7.1 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Dove Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Foxfield
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 Foxfield.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dove Valley and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 10.48 mi (16.87 km).
#1 Dove Valley
This suburban community in Arapahoe County, Colorado, is situated at an elevation of 5,735 feet within the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5777100, -104.8294000 |
| Altitude | 1748 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.33 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
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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