Trip from Aurora, CO to Glendale, CO

Q: How long is the trip from Aurora, CO to Glendale, CO?

The drive from Aurora, CO to Glendale, CO covers 6.8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are East 6th Avenue, East Lowry Boulevard, East Alameda Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Aurora, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Aurora, CO to Glendale, CO?

The route from Aurora, CO to Glendale, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

14m

Distance

6.8 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 13m ★

6 AM

0h 15m

8 AM

0h 17m

10 AM

0h 16m

12 PM

0h 15m

3 PM

0h 16m

5 PM

0h 17m

8 PM

0h 14m

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

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Trip Overview

This short 6.8-mile drive from Aurora to Glendale, Colorado, is perfect for a quick trip, taking only about 14 minutes. It's a single-day adventure, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily on East 6th Avenue, East Lowry Boulevard, and East Alameda Avenue. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. Expect a local feel as you traverse these familiar Colorado streets, making it an easy and straightforward journey within the Mountain West region.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in direction. Only 5% of the journey involves highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on city streets. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.4 miles along East 6th Avenue. This drive will feel like navigating through a familiar urban landscape, with the road's personality shifting as you transition between different local thoroughfares rather than experiencing dramatic scenic changes.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East 6th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Zion Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Zion Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (East Lowry Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.9 miles (South Monaco Street Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Zion Street

At end of road, turn right onto North Zion Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4 mi into trip | ~7m in | East Lowry Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | South Monaco Street Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto South Monaco Street Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

6.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | CO 83 / Leetsdale Drive

Turn right onto CO 83 / Leetsdale Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

6.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | South Cherry Street

Turn left onto South Cherry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East 6th Avenue	2.4 mi	4m
East Lowry Boulevard	2.2 mi	4m
East Alameda Avenue	1 mi	2m
South Cherry Street	0.3 mi	<1m
South Monaco Street Parkway	0.3 mi	<1m
North Vaughn Street	0.2 mi	<1m
South Dahlia Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Leetsdale Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: East 6th Avenue — 2.4 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Vaughn Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · North Vaughn Street

At end of road, turn right onto North Zion Street

509 ft · 26 sec · North Zion Street

Turn left onto Vaughn Street

257 ft · 15 sec · Vaughn Street

Turn right onto CO 30

2.4 mi · 4 min · East 6th Avenue

Continue on East Lowry Boulevard

0.5 mi · 52 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard

170 ft · 3 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

Continue on East Lowry Boulevard

0.4 mi · 47 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard

185 ft · 3 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

Continue on East Lowry Boulevard

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard

144 ft · 2 sec · East Lowry Boulevard

Continue on East Lowry Boulevard

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Lowry Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto South Monaco Street Parkway

0.3 mi · 49 sec · South Monaco Street Parkway

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East Alameda Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Alameda Avenue

Turn left onto South Dahlia Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Dahlia Street

Turn right onto CO 83

512 ft · 20 sec · Leetsdale Drive

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto South Cherry Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · South Cherry Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East Exposition Avenue

14 ft · 0 sec · East Exposition Avenue

Arrive at destination

East Exposition Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.02 one way

$2.05 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.05	$1.08	$2.17
premium	$4.39	$1.18	$2.35
diesel	$5.61	$1.50	$3.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2	$0.71	$0.33
Efficient EV	1.7	$0.60	$0.27
EV Truck/SUV	2.7	$0.95	$0.44

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

12:23 PM

MDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glendale, CO

Afternoon in Glendale on Thursday

Local time

12:23 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

14m 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 Glendale, CO covers 6.8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East 6th Avenue, East Lowry Boulevard, East Alameda Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.4 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 $1.02 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.