How far is Southglenn, CO from Aurora, CO?

The driving distance from Southglenn, CO to Aurora, CO is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.07 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.74 mi
18.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.74 mi
Kilometers
18.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.07 mi
Kilometers
27.47 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Jun 3, 5:08 PM MDT
Return by in Southglenn
Wed, Jun 3, 5:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southglenn
2026-06-03T16:41
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Jun 3, 5:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southglenn
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenwood Village
CO

City in Colorado

From Southglenn
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Aurora
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Fillmore Circle

    36 m · 6 sec · South Fillmore Circle

  2. 2

    Continue on South Fillmore Circle

    97 m · 20 sec · South Fillmore Circle

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Fremont Drive

    583 ft · 31 sec · East Fremont Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Saint Paul Street

    764 ft · 37 sec · South Saint Paul Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Madison Court

    51 m · 10 sec · South Madison Court

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Easter Avenue

    1733 ft · 49 sec · East Easter Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Nobles Road

    1059 ft · 34 sec · East Nobles Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Colorado Boulevard

    2504 ft · 54 sec · South Colorado Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Arapahoe Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Arapahoe Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Denver

    859 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon

    828 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    536 ft · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

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

    1427 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    2244 ft · 54 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 Southglenn and Aurora.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 225 North
8.7 mi · 51%
East Arapahoe Road
3.07 mi · 18%
South Valley Highway
2.7 mi · 16%
South Colorado Boulevard
0.47 mi · 3%
East 6th Avenue
0.43 mi · 2%
East Easter Avenue
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood Village
00h 13m from Southglenn
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southglenn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southglenn to Aurora?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenwood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Southglenn and 8.5 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southglenn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood Village

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 Greenwood Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood Village.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

15 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

42 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

57 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southglenn and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 11.74 mi (18.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Southglenn

Neighborhood in Centennial, Colorado, United States

Population42,268
Coordinates39.5872100, -104.9527600
Altitude1705
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: South Fillmore Circle (-104.952688, 39.586999)
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.44
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.22 $4.44
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.45 $4.90
Premium $4.39 $2.63 $5.27
Diesel $4.74 $2.84 $5.68

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Southglenn and Aurora. The current time is 16:41:56.

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.