How far is Roxborough Park, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Roxborough Park, CO to Aurora, CO is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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.
Census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States
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 Roxborough Park and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxborough Park and Aurora.
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Start on the route
2577 ft · 3 min
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Turn left
68 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Raphael Lane
1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dante Drive
103 m · 15 sec · Dante Drive
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Continue on Dante Drive
665 ft · 29 sec · Dante Drive
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Turn left onto Waterton Road
2303 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road
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Continue on South Platte Canyon Road
638 ft · 22 sec · South Platte Canyon Road
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Turn slight right
146 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CO 470 East
2102 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward CO 470 EXPR
33 m · 1 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, University Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Denver, Colorado Springs
834 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Denver
2429 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 25 North: Denver
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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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 Roxborough Park 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.
I 225 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
8.44 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sunny leaving Roxborough Park 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 Roxborough Park to Aurora?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Acres Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Roxborough Park and 17.6 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roxborough Park and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Acres Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Acres Green.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roxborough Park and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 22.22 mi (35.76 km).
#1 Roxborough Park
Census designated place
| Population | 9,099 |
| Coordinates | 39.4738800, -105.0852600 |
| Altitude | 1753 |
| 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 51m |
| 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 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 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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