How far is Lamar, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Lamar, CO to Aurora, CO is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lamar and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lamar and Aurora.
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Start on West Elm Street
133 m · 21 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Limon
1885 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon
107.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto I 70 West: Denver
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
74.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight left onto I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
1900 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
3149 ft · 2 min · North Potomac Street
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Turn right onto East 10th Avenue
78 m · 12 sec · East 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Toledo Street
1120 ft · 55 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
24 m · 4 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 Lamar 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.
US 287 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon
108 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lamar 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 Lamar to Aurora?
The road trip is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hugo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Lamar and 98.1 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.63 one way or $51.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lamar and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lamar and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 164.33 mi (264.46 km).
#1 Lamar
City in Colorado
| Population | 7,641 |
| Coordinates | 38.0872300, -102.6207500 |
| Altitude | 1103 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $25.63 | $51.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.43 | $60.86 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $32.83 | $65.65 |
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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