Trip from Eagle, CO to Aurora, CO

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

140.4 mi

226 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 37m ★

6 AM

2h 48m

8 AM

3h 10m

10 AM

2h 56m

12 PM

2h 54m

3 PM

2h 57m

5 PM

3h 9m

8 PM

2h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eagle, CO to Aurora, CO covers 140.4 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, I 70, I 225 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.2 miles on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.15 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.2 miles from Eagle, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 140.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 140.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 122.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6 / Grand Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 140.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 123 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 6 / Grand Avenue

Turn right onto US 6 / Grand Avenue

Navigation decision point

123 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Denver

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 70 East: Denver

128.3 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

136.3 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Take the exit toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs

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 282 Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs

139.4 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Take the exit toward CO 30: 6th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward CO 30: 6th Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway	122.2 mi	2h 22m
I 70	13.3 mi	17m
I 225	2.2 mi	2m
East 6th Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
Eby Creek Road	0.3 mi	<1m
Grand Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
North Vaughn Street	0.2 mi	<1m
North Zion Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway — 122.2 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle, CO and Aurora, CO.

Start on West 2nd Street

135 ft · 11 sec · West 2nd Street

Turn right onto US 6

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Grand Avenue

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business

187 ft · 3 sec · Eby Creek Road

Continue on I 70 Business

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Eby Creek Road

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business

109 ft · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road

Continue on I 70 Business

170 ft · 3 sec · Eby Creek Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 70

122 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

5.3 mi · 7 min · I 70

Toward I 70 East: Denver Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

8.0 mi · 10 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 282 Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 225

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 225

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 9 Toward CO 30: 6th Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto CO 30

0.3 mi · 31 sec · East 6th Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Vaughn Street

257 ft · 12 sec · Vaughn Street

Turn right onto North Zion Street

509 ft · 27 sec · North Zion Street

Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 70.2 miles from Eagle, CO, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.2 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 31 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.2 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Eagle, 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 Eagle, CO

This is one driving day of about 140.4 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Eagle, 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.

The longest stretch is on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway for about 122.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.2 mi from Eagle, CO · 1h 22m into the drive

city in and county seat of Boulder County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boulder, CO

70 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

Vail, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boulder, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.2 miles from Eagle, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.2 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Aurora, CO.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

La Familia restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Aurora, Colorado

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 140.4

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+17205243411

Nola Voodoo Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denver, Colorado

1.4 mi

Los Toritos Mexican Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Aurora, Colorado

2.6 mi

La Familia restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 140.4

Aurora, Colorado

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+17205243411

Nola Voodoo Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 130.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17203899544

Visit website

Los Toritos Mexican Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 140.4

Aurora, Colorado

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+13033666381

Corridor 44 Champagne Bar and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $50 to $60 mile 130.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 3 pm–2 am

+13038930044

Visit website

Old Town Hot Pot

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 140.4

Aurora, Colorado

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+13036580870

Visit website

Hygge Life Shop & Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 20.1

Avon, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19703315745

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 140.4

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 140.4

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Loop Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 140.4

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883856671

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 140.4

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 130.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 130.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Costco Wholesale Corporation Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 140.4

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 130.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Colorado Adventure Center - Zipline & Ropes Course

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 90.2

Idaho Springs, Colorado

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17207071885

Visit website

Woodward Copper Barn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 50.1

Frisco, Colorado

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18883501544

Visit website

Epic Escape Game

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 130.3

Denver, Colorado

+13033776060

Visit website

Central Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 130.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17209131311

Visit website

Big Blue Bear

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 130.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Clear Creek White Water Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 110.3

Golden, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13033848000

Visit website

Skyline Beer Garden

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.3

Denver, Colorado

+13035346161

Visit website

Larimer Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 130.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17208051973

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.15 one way

$42.31 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.05	$22.40	$44.80
premium	$4.39	$24.29	$48.58
diesel	$5.61	$31.00	$62.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Gypsum, CO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Edwards Station - Tesla Supercharger

Edwards, CO

Tesla

8 DCFC

East-West Resorts Edwards Station (Edwards, CO)

Edwards, CO

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Eagle County

Eagle, CO

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

ECG AIRPORT DC 1

Gypsum, CO

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ECG AIRPORT DC 2

Gypsum, CO

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ECG EAGLE PNR DC 1

Eagle, CO

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

RWEPOA TOPAZ VILLAGE MARKET

Edwards, CO

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 13 Tesla: 2 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.1	$14.74	$6.74
Efficient EV	35.1	$12.29	$5.62
EV Truck/SUV	56.2	$19.66	$8.99

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eagle, CO

Late night in Eagle on Friday

Local time

12:52 AM

MDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aurora, CO

Late night in Aurora on Friday

Local time

12:52 AM

MDT

Current temp

47°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

11 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

2h 48m 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 Eagle, CO to Aurora, CO covers 140.4 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, I 70, I 225. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 70.2 miles from Eagle, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.15 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Eagle, CO to Aurora, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Eagle, CO to Aurora, CO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Aurora, CO

Nearby Places

La Familia restaurant

La Familia restaurant

Nola Voodoo Tavern

Los Toritos Mexican Restaurant

Corridor 44 Champagne Bar and Restaurant

Old Town Hot Pot

Hygge Life Shop & Café

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Loop Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Costco Wholesale Corporation Charging Station

7Charge Charging Station

Colorado Adventure Center - Zipline & Ropes Course

Woodward Copper Barn

Epic Escape Game

Central Park

Big Blue Bear

Clear Creek White Water Park

Skyline Beer Garden

Larimer Square

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 48m on the road

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