Aurora, CO Road Trips

Drivers starting from Aurora, CO have 21 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 10-mile quick runs to 387-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Aurora, CO spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

43

Longest Drive

387.3 mi

Cortez, CO

Quickest Drive

14m

Glendale, CO

Plan Around Aurora, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Aurora, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cortez, CO to Aurora, CO 387.3 mi · 8h 51m Mancos, CO to Aurora, CO 369.7 mi · 8h 23m Rangely, CO to Aurora, CO 291.1 mi · 6h 22m Fruita, CO to Aurora, CO 268.5 mi · 4h 13m

Continue From Aurora, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Aurora, CO to Cortez, CO 387.1 mi · 8h 51m Aurora, CO to Mancos, CO 369.6 mi · 8h 23m Aurora, CO to Durango, CO 342.9 mi · 7h 51m Aurora, CO to Rangely, CO 290.4 mi · 6h 20m

Trips from Aurora, CO

Aurora, CO to Cortez, CO

387.1 mi 8h 51m

Aurora, CO to Mancos, CO

369.6 mi 8h 23m

Aurora, CO to Durango, CO

342.9 mi 7h 51m

Aurora, CO to Rangely, CO

290.4 mi 6h 20m

Aurora, CO to Delta, CO

289.8 mi 5h 37m

Aurora, CO to Grand Junction, CO

256.9 mi 4h 6m

Aurora, CO to Meeker, CO

238.2 mi 4h 57m

Aurora, CO to Center, CO

217.2 mi 4h 49m

Aurora, CO to Holyoke, CO

173.3 mi 3h 21m

Aurora, CO to Aspen, CO

172.5 mi 4h 24m

Aurora, CO to Yuma, CO

142.6 mi 2h 41m

Aurora, CO to Cripple Creek, CO

109.1 mi 2h 24m

Aurora, CO to Brush, CO

91.3 mi 1h 39m

Aurora, CO to Fountain, CO

82.6 mi 1h 31m

Aurora, CO to Fort Carson, CO

76.4 mi 1h 29m

Aurora, CO to Manitou Springs, CO

70.9 mi 1h 23m

Aurora, CO to Greeley, CO

63 mi 1h 18m

Aurora, CO to Windsor, CO

62.8 mi 1h 17m

Driving from Aurora, CO

On average, trips departing from Aurora, CO run 167 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 31m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 387 miles (8h 51m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Aurora, CO most often head toward Cortez, CO (387.1 mi, 8h 51m), Mancos, CO (369.6 mi, 8h 23m), Durango, CO (342.9 mi, 7h 51m), Rangely, CO (290.4 mi, 6h 20m), and Delta, CO (289.8 mi, 5h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 167-mile drive from Aurora, CO, expect to burn about 6.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 21 mapped routes leaving Aurora, CO and 22 routes heading into Aurora, CO, covering 43 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 387 miles.

The longest mapped route from Aurora, CO covers 387 miles and takes approximately 8h 51m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Aurora, CO runs about 167 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Aurora, CO include Cortez, CO, Mancos, CO, Durango, CO and Rangely, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.