How far is Heber City, UT from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Heber City, UT to Aurora, CO is about 515.1 miles (828.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 351.8 miles (566.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heber City and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heber City and Aurora.
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Start on the route
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
16.5 mi · 19 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
362.5 mi · 5 hr 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins
790 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on North Highway 287
21.9 mi · 25 min · North Highway 287
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Turn left onto West County Road 72
3.8 mi · 6 min · West County Road 72
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Continue on North County Road 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · North County Road 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West County Road 70
51 m · 3 sec · West County Road 70
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Exit the roundabout onto West County Road 70
5 mi · 7 min · West County Road 70
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Turn straight onto East County Road 70
1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 70
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Take the ramp right
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
53.4 mi · 53 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon
3003 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
1772 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1504 ft · 31 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 Heber City and Aurora.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
363 mi · 05h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Heber City and Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Heber City to Aurora?
The road trip is about 515.1 miles (828.9 km) and usually takes 08h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257.2 miles from Heber City and 257.8 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 351.8 miles (566.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 163.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.43 one way or $156.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Heber City and Sunny near Aurora.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heber City and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 351.78 mi (566.13 km).
#1 Heber City
City in Wasatch County, Utah, United States
| Population | 9,198 |
| Coordinates | 40.5069000, -111.4132400 |
| Altitude | 1707 |
| 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: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 829 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 25m |
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 | $4.31 | $78.43 | $156.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $83.79 | $167.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $88.30 | $176.60 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $114.12 | $228.23 |
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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