How far is Timnath, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Timnath, CO to Aurora, CO is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 01h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Timnath and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timnath and Aurora.
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Start on 3rd Avenue
634 ft · 36 sec · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1255 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue
92 m · 18 sec · Deer Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Timnath Parkway
783 ft · 26 sec · Timnath Parkway
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Turn right onto East Harmony Road
3161 ft · 1 min · East Harmony Road
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Turn left onto I 25 South
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon
3003 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
1772 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1504 ft · 31 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 Timnath 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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Timnath and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Timnath to Aurora?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Dacono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Timnath and 37.6 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.02 one way or $18.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Timnath and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Dacono
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dacono.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Timnath and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 55.85 mi (89.88 km).
#1 Timnath
Human settlement in Larimer County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,193 |
| Coordinates | 40.5291500, -104.9852500 |
| Altitude | 1483 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.02 | $18.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.96 | $19.93 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.71 | $21.43 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
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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