Origin
Aurora, CO
Afternoon in Aurora on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, CO to Indian Hills, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, CO
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Indian Hills, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
This 29.3-mile drive from Aurora, CO, to Indian Hills, CO, is a manageable 43-minute journey that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a 28% share of highway driving, making it a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, so you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a leisurely exploration of the Mountain West region within Colorado. It offers a straightforward way to transition from the Denver metro area into the foothills.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 43-minute trip, featuring 28% highway usage. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14 miles along West Hampden Avenue, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. As you progress, the route shifts from more urban-feeling arteries like East Hampden Avenue and I-225 towards less direct, local roads as you approach Indian Hills. This dynamic means you'll be adjusting your speed and navigation frequently, so staying alert is key.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Hampden Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Zion Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (I 225): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Zion Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Zion Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 225 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 225 South
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 225
Merge onto I 225
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 25 North: Denver
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 25 North: Denver
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 201
Toward US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Hampden Avenue | 14 mi | 18m |
| I 225 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| East Hampden Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Valley Highway | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Parmalee Gulch Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Hampden Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Hampden Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Hampden Avenue
— 14 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, CO and Indian Hills, CO.
1
Start on North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
26 sec
·
North Zion Street
3
Turn left onto Vaughn Street
257 ft
·
18 sec
·
Vaughn Street
4
Turn left onto CO 30
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 225 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 225
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 225
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 25 North: Denver
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 25
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Valley Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 201
Toward US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 285; CO 30
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Hampden Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 285
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Hampden Bypass
12
Continue on US 285
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Avenue
13
Continue on US 285
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Hampden Drive
14
Continue on US 285
14 mi
·
18 min
·
West Hampden Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto CH 120
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Parmalee Gulch Road
16
Turn left onto Santa Clara Road
465 ft
·
20 sec
·
Santa Clara Road
17
Continue on Santa Clara Road
298 ft
·
13 sec
·
Santa Clara Road
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Hiawatha Trail
173 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hiawatha Trail
19
Arrive at destination
Hiawatha Trail
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.83 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Indian Hills, CO
Afternoon in Indian Hills on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°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
9 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
43m 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 Indian Hills, CO covers 29.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Hampden Avenue, I 225, East Hampden Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 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 $4.41 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Zion Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (I 225): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Aurora, CO to Indian Hills, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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