How far is Monte Vista, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Monte Vista, CO to Aurora, CO is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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.
The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monte Vista and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monte Vista and Aurora.
-
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
1750 ft · 53 sec · 2nd Avenue
-
2
Turn left
35 m · 4 sec
-
3
Turn right onto Park Avenue
77 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue
-
4
Continue on Grand Avenue
16.3 mi · 27 min · Grand Avenue
-
5
Continue on Sixth Street
1647 ft · 42 sec · Sixth Street
-
6
Turn left onto West Avenue
828 ft · 31 sec · West Avenue
-
7
Turn right onto Fourth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street
-
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue
159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue
-
9
Continue on Broadway Avenue
1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue
-
10
Continue on Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue
-
11
Turn left onto Main Street
1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
-
12
Continue on Main Street
64 m · 4 sec · Main Street
-
13
Continue on Walsen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue
-
14
Continue on US Highway 85/87
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87
-
15
Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
-
16
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
-
17
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
51.8 mi · 54 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
828 ft · 14 sec
-
19
Continue straight
536 ft · 7 sec
-
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
8.4 mi · 10 min
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
1427 ft · 30 sec
-
22
Keep slight left to continue on CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
43 m · 5 sec
-
23
Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
2244 ft · 54 sec · East 6th Avenue
-
24
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street
-
25
Turn right onto North Zion Street
155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street
-
26
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monte Vista 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 25 North
Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 01h 31m
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 Monte Vista and Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monte Vista to Aurora?
The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.7 miles from Monte Vista and 98.9 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 9:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.18 one way or $58.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monte Vista and Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Pueblo
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.
Pueblo, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
La Junta
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monte Vista and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 164.66 mi (265 km).
#1 Monte Vista
Home rule municipality in Colorado
| Population | 4,067 |
| Coordinates | 37.5791700, -106.1480800 |
| Altitude | 2336 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $29.18 | $58.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $32.22 | $64.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.64 | $69.29 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $37.37 | $74.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.