Origin
Cherry Hills Village, CO
Night in Cherry Hills Village on Wednesday
Local time
9:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Aurora, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherry Hills Village, CO
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Aurora, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Aurora, CO covers 14 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 225, East Hampden Avenue, South University Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on I 225. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.11 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
7 miles from Cherry Hills Village, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Aurora, CO covers 14 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 225 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,663 ft
5,404 ft
Total Climb
341 ft
Total Descent
358 ft
Highest Point
5,663 ft
~9 mi in
Elevation Range
259 ft
Notable High Points
5,616 ft at ~4 miles
+40 ft prominence
5,663 ft at ~9 miles
+40 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 225 North: Limon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 225 North: Limon
7
13 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Ca...
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
North Vaughn Street
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cherry Hills Village, CO and Aurora, CO, road signs point toward Limon and Lowry Campus.
Limon
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
Lowry Campus
13.2 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 225 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| East Hampden Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South University Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Valley Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Vaughn Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Zion Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vaughn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 225
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hills Village, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on CO 177
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Boulevard
2
Turn right onto US 285
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Hampden Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 25 South
4
Merge onto I 25
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Valley Highway
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 200
Toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 225 North: Limon
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 225
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 225
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 9
Toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
141 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
10
Turn left onto CO 30
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
257 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vaughn Street
12
Turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
27 sec
·
North Zion Street
13
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Vaughn Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7 miles from Cherry Hills Village, CO, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.9 miles.
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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7 miles or 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Cherry Hills Village, CO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cherry Hills Village, CO
This is one driving day of about 14 miles and 20m.
At 14 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 225 for about 7.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7 mi from Cherry Hills Village, CO · 10m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7 miles from Cherry Hills Village, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aurora, CO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Aurora, CO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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.
Destination
Aurora, CO
Night in Aurora on Wednesday
Local time
9:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 Cherry Hills Village, CO to Aurora, CO covers 14 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 225, East Hampden Avenue, South University Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Cherry Hills Village, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 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 11 decision points packed into just 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cherry Hills Village, CO and Aurora, CO, road signs point toward Limon and Lowry Campus.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 5,404 ft to 5,663 ft elevation with about 341 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.
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