How far is Julesburg, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Julesburg, CO to Aurora, CO is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Julesburg and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Julesburg and Aurora.
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Start on Cedar Street
863 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1882 ft · 35 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn straight
1355 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 385
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 385
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Take the ramp right toward I 76 West: Sterling
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
161.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
6.9 mi · 7 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
1099 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard
6.6 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
546 ft · 8 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
1915 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
1.3 mi · 2 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 Julesburg 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 76 West
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 41m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Julesburg 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 Julesburg to Aurora?
The road trip is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Brush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Julesburg and 92.4 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.07 one way or $48.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Julesburg and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Brush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Julesburg and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 160.74 mi (258.68 km).
#1 Julesburg
City in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 40.9883300, -102.2643500 |
| Altitude | 1060 |
| 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: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.07 | $48.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $26.59 | $53.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.59 | $57.17 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $30.84 | $61.68 |
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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