How far is Fort Morgan, CO from Aurora, CO?

The driving distance from Fort Morgan, CO to Aurora, CO is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.98 mi
01h 16m
Flight
65.42 mi
105.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.42 mi
Kilometers
105.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.98 mi
Kilometers
133.55 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Morgan
2026-04-17T23:54
Arrive Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Morgan
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
Keenesburg
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Fort Morgan
41.4 mi
00h 38m
To Aurora
41.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph NNE
Destination
48°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    42 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · East Kiowa Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    6.9 mi · 7 min · E-470

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard

    1099 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    546 ft · 8 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    1915 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    1772 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1504 ft · 31 sec · East 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Morgan 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
61.6 mi · 74%
E-470
6.95 mi · 8%
Peña Boulevard
6.62 mi · 8%
I 225 South
3.79 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
E470 Toll South
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

61.4 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 38m from Fort Morgan
Leave By
3:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Fort Morgan and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Morgan to Aurora?

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Fort Morgan and 41.6 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.84 one way or $21.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Fort Morgan and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg

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

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

50 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

57 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

63 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Morgan and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 65.42 mi (105.28 km).

Fort Morgan

#1 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
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: State Street (-103.800199, 40.250262)
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $10.84
Round trip
$21.67
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.84 $21.67
Mid-grade $4.08 $11.97 $23.93
Premium $4.39 $12.87 $25.73
Diesel $4.74 $13.88 $27.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Morgan and Aurora. The current time is 23:54:42.

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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.