How far is Elizabeth, CO from Aurora, CO?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, CO to Aurora, CO is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.37 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.42 mi
45.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.42 mi
Kilometers
45.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.37 mi
Kilometers
55.32 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM MDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T02:22
Arrive Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Parker
CO

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

From Elizabeth
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Aurora
17.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    42 m · 8 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    119 m · 21 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Kiowa Avenue

    8.8 mi · 12 min · East Kiowa Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    139 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North State Highway 83

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 83

  7. 7

    Continue on South Parker Road

    14.7 mi · 22 min · South Parker Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South, I 225 North

    90 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North

    1263 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    1427 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    2244 ft · 54 sec · East 6th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Parker Road
14.7 mi · 43%
East Kiowa Avenue
8.88 mi · 26%
I 225 North
4.95 mi · 14%
North State Highway 83
4.54 mi · 13%
East 6th Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
CO 30
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Parker Road

Continue on South Parker Road

14.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parker
00h 23m from Elizabeth
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Parker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Elizabeth and 17.2 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Parker

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Parker and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Aurora Municipal Center
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Aurora Municipal Center

Aurora , CO
15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews Local government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parker.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

32 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

55 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

75 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 28.42 mi (45.73 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

Town in Elbert County, Colorado, United States

Population1,867
Coordinates39.3602700, -104.5969100
Altitude1974
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: (-104.597146, 39.360237)
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 41m
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
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.95
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.47 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.94 $9.88
Premium $4.39 $5.31 $10.63
Diesel $4.74 $5.73 $11.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Aurora. The current time is 02:22:21.

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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.