Origin
Akron, CO
Night in Akron on Thursday
Local time
10:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, CO to Aurora, CO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
116.6 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Akron, CO
Mikhail Nilov
Aurora, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, CO to Aurora, CO covers 116.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 1st Street, Highway 34, Highway 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.3 miles from Akron, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 116.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 116.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 1st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Akron, CO to Aurora, CO is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, CO to Aurora, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 1st Street | — | — |
| Highway 34 | — | — |
| Highway 6 | — | — |
| E470 Toll South | — | — |
| E-470 | — | — |
| Denver International Airport | — | — |
| Peña Boulevard West | — | — |
| Peña Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on Adams Avenue
518 ft
·
25 sec
·
Adams Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street
3
Continue on US Highway 34
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 34
4
Turn right onto US Highway 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 6
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
6
Merge slight left
73 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
E470 Toll South: Limon
8
Merge slight left onto E-470
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
E-470
9
Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
10
Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Peña Boulevard West
11
Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Peña Boulevard
12
Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
15
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
CO 30: 6th Avenue
17
Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
18
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vaughn Street
19
Turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Zion Street
20
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.3 miles from Akron, CO, or about 54m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.3 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Akron, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Akron, CO
This is one driving day of about 116.6 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Akron, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.3 mi from Akron, CO · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.3 miles from Akron, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aurora, CO
The final approach into Aurora, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.57 one way
$35.14 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
| premium | $4.39 | $20.17 | $40.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.74 | $51.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Aurora, CO
Night in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
10:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Brighton, CO
58 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Akron, CO to Aurora, CO covers 116.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 1st Street, Highway 34, Highway 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.3 miles from Akron, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Akron, CO to Aurora, CO is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, CO to Aurora, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Akron, CO to Aurora, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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