How far is Idaho Springs, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Idaho Springs, CO to Aurora, CO is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idaho Springs and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Springs and Aurora.
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Start on Riverside Drive
1 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Colorado Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard
41 m · 3 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
1418 ft · 36 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 east: Denver
27.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 11 min
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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 Idaho Springs and Aurora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 east
Take the ramp straight toward I 70 east: Denver
27.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Idaho Springs and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Idaho Springs to Aurora?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Applewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Idaho Springs and 23.1 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Idaho Springs and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Applewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Applewood.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Springs and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 36.23 mi (58.31 km).
#1 Idaho Springs
City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,857 |
| Coordinates | 39.7424900, -105.5136100 |
| Altitude | 2294 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
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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