Origin
Aurora, CO
Late night in Aurora on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, CO to Alamosa, CO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
232 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m
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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Alamosa, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aurora, CO to Alamosa, CO covers 232 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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 $34.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
116 miles from Aurora, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 232 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aurora, CO to Alamosa, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Zion Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vaughn Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 225 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monument Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Zion Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, CO and Alamosa, 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 left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 25 South: Colorado Springs
8
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
9
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
52 mi
·
54 min
·
South Valley Highway
10
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
11
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
13
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
14
Continue on North Freeway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
29th Street
16
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
13th Street
18
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
19
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Freeway
20
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
41 mi
·
40 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
22
Turn right onto West 7th Street
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
West 7th Street
23
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
24
Continue on Denver Avenue
522 ft
·
18 sec
·
Denver Avenue
25
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fourth Street
26
Turn right onto Ross Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ross Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 116 miles from Aurora, CO, or about 2h 10m 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alamosa, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aurora, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aurora, CO
This is one driving day of about 232 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aurora, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116 mi from Aurora, CO · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116 miles from Aurora, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alamosa, CO
The final approach into Alamosa, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Alamosa, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.96 one way
$69.91 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $37.01 | $74.02 |
| premium | $4.39 | $40.13 | $80.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.22 | $102.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.36 | $11.14 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.30 | $9.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.8 | 1 | $32.48 | $14.85 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Alamosa, CO
Late night in Alamosa on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
4h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Alamosa, CO covers 232 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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 116 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 $34.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aurora, CO to Alamosa, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aurora, CO to Alamosa, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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