How far is Las Animas, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Las Animas, CO to Aurora, CO is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.5 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
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.
Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Animas and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Animas and Aurora.
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Start on Elm Avenue
594 ft · 29 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto Ambassador Thompson Boulevard
19.8 mi · 33 min · Ambassador Thompson Boulevard
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Continue on West 3rd Street
9.3 mi · 15 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
883 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Paul Harvey Boulevard
1514 ft · 49 sec · Paul Harvey Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto William White Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · William White Boulevard
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Turn right onto César Chávez Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · César Chávez Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Denver
1903 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
51.8 mi · 54 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
828 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
536 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
8.4 mi · 10 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 Las Animas 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.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
51.8 mi · 00h 54m
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 Las Animas 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 Las Animas to Aurora?
The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 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?
Pueblo West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Las Animas and 98.4 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 $25.44 one way or $50.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Animas and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Pueblo West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pueblo West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Animas and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 143.82 mi (231.46 km).
#1 Las Animas
City in Bent County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 38.0666700, -103.2227100 |
| Altitude | 1188 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $28.10 | $56.20 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.21 | $60.42 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $32.59 | $65.18 |
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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