Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
91.3 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Ann H
The drive from Aurora, CO to Brush, CO covers 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Toledo Street, East 10th Avenue, North Potomac Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.40 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Aurora, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 91.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 10th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Potomac Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Fitzsimons Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 17th Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 225 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, CO and Brush, CO.
Start on North Vaughn Street
Turn right onto Toledo Street
Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway
Turn right onto East 17th Place
Take the ramp left toward I 225 North
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Limon
Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Fort Collins
Keep slight left to continue on E470 Toll North: Fort Collins
Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll North
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto E-470
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward CO 71: Brush, Snyder
Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
Turn right onto Howard Street
Turn left onto Clayton Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 49m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brush, CO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Aurora, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 91.3 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.7 mi from Aurora, CO · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Aurora, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brush, 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 Brush, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.40 one way
$24.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| premium | $4.15 | $14.92 | $29.83 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brush on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
Brighton, CO
46 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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