How far is Glendale, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Glendale, CO to Aurora, CO is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Aurora.
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Start on East Exposition Avenue
4 m · 5 sec · East Exposition Avenue
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
1725 ft · 41 sec · South Cherry Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Leetsdale Drive
156 m · 19 sec · South Leetsdale Drive
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Turn left onto South Dahlia Street
759 ft · 25 sec · South Dahlia Street
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Turn right onto East Alameda Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Alameda Avenue
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Turn left onto South Quebec Street
2158 ft · 59 sec · South Quebec Street
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Turn right onto East Lowry Boulevard
2139 ft · 43 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lowry Boulevard
51 m · 3 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
1627 ft · 33 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Lowry Boulevard
56 m · 4 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
2221 ft · 46 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lowry Boulevard
50 m · 3 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
2551 ft · 53 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 6th Avenue
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Turn left 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 Glendale 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.
East 6th Avenue
Continue on East 6th Avenue
2.35 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Aurora?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Glendale and 4 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.96 one way or $1.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 5.66 mi (9.11 km).
#1 Glendale
City in Colorado
| Population | 5,102 |
| Coordinates | 39.7049900, -104.9335900 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $3.70 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
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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