How far is Kittredge, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Kittredge, CO to Aurora, CO is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
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.
City in State of Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kittredge and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittredge and Aurora.
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Start on Burnham Drive
36 m · 11 sec · Burnham Drive
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Turn left onto Center Drive
1080 ft · 47 sec · Center Drive
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Continue on Columbine Trail
150 m · 25 sec · Columbine Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Myers Gulch Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Myers Gulch Road
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Continue on Parmalee Gulch Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Parmalee Gulch Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1826 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
13.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue on West Hampden Drive
1215 ft · 30 sec · West Hampden Drive
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Continue on East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on East Hampden Bypass
1416 ft · 34 sec · East Hampden Bypass
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Continue on East Hampden Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hampden Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 25 South
1777 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
1.2 km · 50 sec · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
1975 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
1427 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
2244 ft · 54 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 Kittredge 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Kittredge and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kittredge to Aurora?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Kittredge and 17.4 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kittredge and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kittredge and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 25.4 mi (40.88 km).
#1 Kittredge
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 1,304 |
| Coordinates | 39.6547100, -105.2997100 |
| Altitude | 2105 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
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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