How far is Frisco, CO from Aurora, CO?

The driving distance from Frisco, CO to Aurora, CO is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
85.29 mi
01h 32m
Flight
68.17 mi
109.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.17 mi
Kilometers
109.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.29 mi
Kilometers
137.26 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Fri, Apr 17, 1:32 PM MDT
Return by in Frisco
Fri, Apr 17, 3:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-17T12:00
Arrive Aurora
Fri, Apr 17, 1:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
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
Idaho Springs
CO

City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

From Frisco
42.6 mi
00h 46m
To Aurora
42.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
22°F
Friday

Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph W
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 Frisco and Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Avenue

    541 ft · 28 sec · South 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1476 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Summit Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Summit Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    1772 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1504 ft · 31 sec · East 6th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Aurora.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Summit Boulevard
67.5 mi · 79%
I 70 East
13.3 mi · 16%
I 225 South
3.12 mi · 4%
CO 30
0.34 mi
East 6th Avenue
0.28 mi
East Main Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Summit Boulevard

Continue straight

57.9 mi · 01h 09m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idaho Springs
00h 46m from Frisco
Leave By
3:24 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Snow leaving Frisco 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 Frisco to Aurora?

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Frisco and 42.7 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Frisco and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs

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

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

BUS

Pine Junction, CO

32 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

35 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 68.17 mi (109.71 km).

Frisco

#1 Frisco

Town in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,874
Coordinates39.5744300, -106.0975200
Altitude2766
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: South 4th Avenue (-106.097413, 39.574447)
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.39 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.26
6.02 gal · 22.78 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.13 $22.26
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.29 $24.59
Premium $4.39 $13.22 $26.43
Diesel $4.74 $14.26 $28.52

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Aurora. The current time is 12:00:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.