How far is Manitou Springs, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Manitou Springs, CO to Aurora, CO is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 19m.
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.
Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manitou Springs and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manitou Springs and Aurora.
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Start on the route
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cañon Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · Cañon Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
831 ft · 35 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
28 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Manitou Avenue
146 m · 22 sec · Manitou Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Manitou Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Manitou Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Midland Expressway
1.6 km · 1 min · Midland Expressway
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Continue on West Cimarron Street
939 ft · 27 sec · West Cimarron Street
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Turn sharp left onto South 31st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South 31st Street
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Turn right onto West Fontanero Street
1403 ft · 32 sec · West Fontanero Street
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Continue on Fontmore Road
1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road
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Continue on West Fillmore Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 25
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 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 Manitou Springs 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 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manitou Springs and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Manitou Springs to Aurora?
The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Manitou Springs and 36.6 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manitou Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Larkspur
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 Larkspur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manitou Springs and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 60.27 mi (96.99 km).
#1 Manitou Springs
City in Colorado
| Population | 5,461 |
| Coordinates | 38.8597100, -104.9172000 |
| Altitude | 1938 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.20 | $22.39 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
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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