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Trip from Rangely, CO to Aurora, CO

Drive Time

6h 22m

Distance

291.1 mi

468 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 10m ★
6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 29m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 15m

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

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Downtown Rangely, CO, CO

Rangely, CO

Yevhen Sukhenko

Downtown Aurora, CO, CO

Aurora, CO

Raul Kozenevski

Trip Overview

The drive from Rangely, CO to Aurora, CO covers 291.1 miles and takes about 6h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, West Main Street, CO 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 192.4 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

145.5 miles from Rangely, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 22m highway drive covering 291.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and West Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 192.4 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 192.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mountain driving with significant elevation changes

11,119 ft 5,160 ft

Total Climb

9,607 ft

Total Descent

9,435 ft

Highest Point

11,119 ft

~218.4 mi in

Elevation Range

5,959 ft

Notable High Points

7,362 ft at ~72.8 miles +664 ft prominence
10,610 ft at ~194.1 miles +1,473 ft prominence
11,119 ft at ~218.4 miles +1,979 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and West Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 55 miles in near CO 13.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 291.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 55 miles (CO 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.4 miles (Whiteriver Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 273.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
55 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | CO 13

At end of road, turn right onto CO 13

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
92.4 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | Whiteriver Avenue

Turn left onto Whiteriver Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
273.7 mi into trip | ~5h 58m 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
8
287 mi into trip | ~6h 16m 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
7
290.1 mi into trip | ~6h 20m 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
I 70 192.4 mi 3h 42m
West Main Street 55 mi 1h 28m
CO 13 37.5 mi 1h
I 225 2.2 mi 2m
Whiteriver Avenue 1.5 mi 3m
East 6th Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Railroad Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
North Vaughn Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 192.4 mi, about 3h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CO 64

55 mi · 1 hr 28 min · West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2

At end of road, turn right onto CO 13

37 mi · 59 min · CO 13
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on CO 13

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Railroad Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto Whiteriver Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Whiteriver Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on Whiteriver Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Whiteriver Avenue
6

Take the ramp

209 ft · 5 sec
7

Merge onto CO 13

0.4 mi · 44 sec · CO 13
8

Enter roundabout

254 ft · 4 sec
9

Continue

0.2 mi · 32 sec
10

Merge onto I 70

179 mi · 3 hr 24 min · I 70
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

5.3 mi · 7 min · I 70
Toward I 70 East: Denver Use the right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

8.0 mi · 10 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 282 Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 225

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 225
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 9 Toward CO 30: 6th Avenue Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn right onto CO 30

0.3 mi · 31 sec · East 6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
17

Turn right onto Vaughn Street

257 ft · 12 sec · Vaughn Street
18

Turn right onto North Zion Street

509 ft · 27 sec · North Zion Street
19

Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street
20

Arrive at destination

North Vaughn Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.5 miles from Rangely, CO, or about 3h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192.4 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 80 miles or 2h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 145.5 miles or 3h 32m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 18m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rangely, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Rangely, CO

This is one driving day of about 291.1 miles and 6h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rangely, 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 I 70 for about 192.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 145.5 mi from Rangely, CO · 3h 32m into the drive

Downtown Aspen, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aspen, CO

146 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

New Castle, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aspen, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.5 miles from Rangely, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 192.4 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.11 one way

$88.22 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.08 $46.81 $93.61
premium $4.43 $50.80 $101.61
diesel $5.64 $64.67 $129.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.3 1 $30.57 $13.97
Efficient EV 72.8 0 $25.47 $11.64
EV Truck/SUV 116.4 1 $40.75 $18.63

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 18 hours ago

Origin

Rangely, CO

Afternoon in Rangely on Sunday

Local time

3:59 PM

MDT

Current temp

34°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 5 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 1:03PM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 12:37PM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Destination

Aurora, CO

Afternoon in Aurora on Sunday

Local time

3:59 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 8 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 1:03PM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 12:37PM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

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

12 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

6h 22m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Rangely, CO to Aurora, CO covers 291.1 miles and takes about 6h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, West Main Street, CO 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.5 miles from Rangely, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 291.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 55 miles (CO 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.4 miles (Whiteriver Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 273.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rangely, CO to Aurora, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes. The route ranges from 5,160 ft to 11,119 ft elevation with about 9,607 ft of total climbing. There are 3 notable high points along the way.

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