How far is Severance, CO from Aurora, CO?

The driving distance from Severance, CO to Aurora, CO is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.56 mi
01h 18m
Flight
54.92 mi
88.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.92 mi
Kilometers
88.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.56 mi
Kilometers
108.72 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM MDT
Return by in Severance
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severance
2026-04-22T20:09
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Severance
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Firestone
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Severance
34.7 mi
00h 39m
To Aurora
32.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 25 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Severance and Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severance and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    88 m · 14 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1421 ft · 48 sec · West 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 74

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 74

  5. 5

    Continue on Harmony Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Harmony Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 25 South

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon

    3003 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue

    1772 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1504 ft · 31 sec · East 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Severance and Aurora.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
44 mi · 65%
North Valley Highway
10.2 mi · 15%
Harmony Road
4.01 mi · 6%
I 225 South
3.12 mi · 5%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.48 mi · 4%
County Road 74
2.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.3 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firestone
00h 39m from Severance
Leave By
3:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Severance 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 Severance to Aurora?

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Severance and 32.9 miles from Aurora.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.80 one way or $17.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Severance and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Firestone

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Firestone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

15 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

30 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

41 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severance and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 54.92 mi (88.38 km).

Severance

#1 Severance

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population7,634
Coordinates40.5241500, -104.8510800
Altitude1490
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population387,377
Coordinates39.7294300, -104.8319200
Altitude1648
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-104.851157, 40.524151)
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.02 L · about $8.80
Round trip
$17.60
4.76 gal · 18.04 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.80 $17.60
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.72 $19.44
Premium $4.39 $10.45 $20.90
Diesel $4.74 $11.27 $22.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Severance and Aurora. The current time is 20:09:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.