Origin
Cimarron Hills, CO
Afternoon in Cimarron Hills on Thursday
Local time
12:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cimarron Hills, CO to Aurora, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Cimarron Hills, CO to Aurora, CO covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Powers Boulevard, Interquest Parkway, I 25 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 71 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Powers Boulevard 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cimarron Hills, CO to Aurora, CO is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cimarron Hills, CO to Aurora, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Powers Boulevard | — | — |
| Interquest Parkway | — | — |
| I 25 North | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | — | — |
| I 225 North | — | — |
| CO 30 | — | — |
| East 6th Avenue | — | — |
| Vaughn Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Powers Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cimarron Hills, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on Palmer Park Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Park Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Powers Boulevard
11 mi
·
14 min
·
North Powers Boulevard
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Interquest Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Interquest Parkway
4
Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 25 North: Denver
5
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
46 mi
·
48 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
7
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 225 North: Limon
9
Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
CO 30: 6th Avenue
10
Keep slight left to continue on CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
141 ft
·
5 sec
·
CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
11
Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
12
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vaughn Street
13
Turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Zion Street
14
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Cimarron Hills, CO · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Cimarron Hills, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aurora, CO
The final approach into Aurora, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.70 one way
$21.40 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
12:32 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
27 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
1h 17m 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 Cimarron Hills, CO to Aurora, CO covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Powers Boulevard, Interquest Parkway, I 25 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Cimarron Hills, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.70 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.
The drive from Cimarron Hills, CO to Aurora, CO is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cimarron Hills, CO to Aurora, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cimarron Hills, CO to Aurora, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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