Origin
Greeley, CO
Evening in Greeley on Friday
Local time
5:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greeley, CO to Aurora, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greeley, CO
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Aurora, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greeley, CO to Aurora, CO covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 9th Street, 21st Avenue, 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 11m drive with frequent turns across 61.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
9th 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. 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 Greeley, CO to Aurora, CO is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Greeley, CO to Aurora, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Street | — | — |
| 21st Avenue | — | — |
| 10th Street | — | — |
| 8th Avenue | — | — |
| 18th Street | — | — |
| East 18th Street | — | — |
| County Road 49 | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
19 sec
·
19th Avenue
2
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
9th Street
3
Turn left onto 21st Avenue
495 ft
·
29 sec
·
21st Avenue
4
Turn left onto 10th Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
5
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
6
Turn left onto 18th Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
18th Street
7
Keep slight left to continue on East 18th Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
East 18th Street
8
Continue on East 18th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 18th Street
9
Turn right onto County Road 49
22 mi
·
25 min
·
County Road 49
10
Take the ramp right toward I 76 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 76 West
11
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
15 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
E470 Toll South: Limon
13
Merge slight left onto E-470
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
E-470
14
Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
15
Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Peña Boulevard West
16
Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Peña Boulevard
17
Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Peoria Street
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
20
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
CO 30: 6th Avenue
22
Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
23
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vaughn Street
24
Turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Zion Street
25
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Greeley, CO · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Greeley, 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
$9.21 one way
$18.41 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
| premium | $4.39 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Aurora, CO
Evening in Aurora on Friday
Local time
5:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Brighton, CO
31 mi in
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
33 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 11m 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 Greeley, CO to Aurora, CO covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 9th Street, 21st Avenue, 10th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from Greeley, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.21 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 Greeley, CO to Aurora, CO is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Greeley, CO to Aurora, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greeley, CO to Aurora, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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