How far is Strasburg, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Strasburg, CO to Aurora, CO is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Strasburg and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strasburg and Aurora.
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Start on East Colfax Avenue
849 ft · 26 sec · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn left onto Wagner Street
1269 ft · 27 sec · Wagner Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21.6 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight left onto I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
1900 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
3149 ft · 2 min · North Potomac Street
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Turn right onto East 10th Avenue
78 m · 12 sec · East 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Toledo Street
1120 ft · 55 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
24 m · 4 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 Strasburg 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Strasburg and 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 Strasburg to Aurora?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Bennett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Strasburg and 13.9 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Strasburg and Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Bennett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora Municipal Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bennett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strasburg and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 27.03 mi (43.5 km).
#1 Strasburg
Situated on the eastern plains of Colorado within Adams County, this community sits at an elevation of 5,381 feet along Interstate 70.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7383200, -104.3232900 |
| Altitude | 1640 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.33 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
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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