Origin
Ponderosa Park, CO
Morning in Ponderosa Park on Thursday
Local time
11:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ponderosa Park, CO to Aurora, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Aurora, CO covers 28.9 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ponderosa Lane, Flintwood Road, Hilltop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 40m drive with frequent turns across 28.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ponderosa Lane 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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Aurora, CO is easy. At 40m 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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Aurora, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Lane | — | — |
| Flintwood Road | — | — |
| Hilltop Road | — | — |
| Hess Road | — | — |
| South Parker Road | — | — |
| I 225 South | — | — |
| I 225 North | — | — |
| CO 30 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ponderosa Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponderosa Park, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on Verdos Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Verdos Drive
2
Turn right onto Ponderosa Lane
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ponderosa Lane
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Flintwood Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Flintwood Road
4
Turn straight onto Hilltop Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hilltop Road
5
Continue on Hess Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hess Road
6
Turn right onto South Parker Road
12 mi
·
18 min
·
South Parker Road
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South, I 225 North
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 225 South, I 225 North
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 225 North
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 225 North
10
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
CO 30: 6th Avenue
12
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
13
Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
14
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vaughn Street
15
Turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Zion Street
16
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.71 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
11:15 AM
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
4 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
40m 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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Aurora, CO covers 28.9 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ponderosa Lane, Flintwood Road, Hilltop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Ponderosa Park, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Aurora, CO is easy. At 40m 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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Aurora, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ponderosa Park, CO to Aurora, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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