How far is Indian Hills, CO from Aurora, CO?

The driving distance from Indian Hills, CO to Aurora, CO is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.53 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.92 mi
36.88 km direct

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.53 mi
Kilometers
47.52 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Oct 15, 11:38 AM MDT
Return by in Indian Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Hills
2026-10-15T10:59
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Oct 15, 11:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indian Hills
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Englewood
CO

City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

From Indian Hills
14.7 mi
00h 19m
To Aurora
14.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph N
Destination
53°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Hills and Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on Hiawatha Trail

    144 m · 21 sec · Hiawatha Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Santa Clara Road

    142 m · 21 sec · Santa Clara Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parmalee Gulch Road

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Parmalee Gulch Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1826 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    13.8 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West Hampden Drive

    1215 ft · 30 sec · West Hampden Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Hampden Bypass

    1416 ft · 34 sec · East Hampden Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on East Hampden Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hampden Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 25 South

    1777 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    1.2 km · 50 sec · South Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon

    1975 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

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

    1427 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    2244 ft · 54 sec · East 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parmalee Gulch Road
14.3 mi · 48%
I 225 North
9.06 mi · 31%
East Hampden Avenue
2.61 mi · 9%
East Jefferson Avenue
0.75 mi · 3%
South Valley Highway
0.72 mi · 2%
East 6th Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Parmalee Gulch Road

Merge slight right

13.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Englewood
00h 19m from Indian Hills
Leave By
7:12 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Indian Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Aurora?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Indian Hills and 14.8 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $9.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Indian Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Englewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Englewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Englewood.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

11 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

40 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

52 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 22.92 mi (36.88 km).

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#1 Indian Hills

Situated in Jefferson County at an elevation of 6,857 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Rocky Mountain foothills west of Denver along Parmalee Gulch.

Population0
Coordinates39.6166500, -105.2372100
Altitude2090
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: Hiawatha Trail (-105.237328, 39.616485)
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$9.00
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $4.50 $9.00
Mid-grade $4.72 $4.91 $9.82
Premium $5.06 $5.27 $10.53
Diesel $6.52 $6.78 $13.56

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian Hills and Aurora. The current time is 10:59:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.