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Trip from Aurora, CO to Englewood, CO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

23m

Distance

14.8 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Aurora, CO, CO

Aurora, CO

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home rule municipality in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States

Englewood, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Aurora, CO to Englewood, CO covers 14.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Zion Street, Vaughn Street, East 6th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 14.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Zion 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 Aurora, CO to Englewood, CO is easy. At 23m 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 Aurora, CO to Englewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Zion Street
Vaughn Street
East 6th Avenue
I 225 South
I 25 North
South Valley Highway
US 285
East Hampden Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Zion Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, CO and Englewood, CO.

1

Start on North Vaughn Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · North Vaughn Street
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Zion Street

509 ft · 27 sec · North Zion Street
3

Turn left onto Vaughn Street

256 ft · 18 sec · Vaughn Street
4

Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East 6th Avenue
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 225 South

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 225 South
6

Merge slight left

8.3 mi · 9 min
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver

0.5 mi · 55 sec · I 25 North: Denver
8

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Valley Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue
10

Turn left onto East Hampden Avenue

2.8 mi · 5 min · East Hampden Avenue
11

Continue on East Hampden Bypass

0.3 mi · 35 sec · East Hampden Bypass
12

Continue on East Jefferson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Avenue
13

Take the exit straight toward South Broadway

0.1 mi · 28 sec · South Broadway
14

Turn left onto South Broadway

0.3 mi · 43 sec · South Broadway
15

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.23 one way

$4.46 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $2.36 $4.72
premium $4.39 $2.56 $5.12
diesel $5.61 $3.27 $6.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.59
EV Truck/SUV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Aurora, CO

Afternoon in Aurora on Thursday

Local time

12:41 PM

MDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Englewood, CO

Afternoon in Englewood on Thursday

Local time

12:41 PM

MDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

32 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

23m 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 Aurora, CO to Englewood, CO covers 14.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Zion Street, Vaughn Street, East 6th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Aurora, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.23 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 Aurora, CO to Englewood, CO is easy. At 23m 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 Aurora, CO to Englewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aurora, CO to Englewood, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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