Road Trips from Aurora, CO
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
49
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
19
Under 2 hours
23 total in this range
Full-day getaway
12 total in this range
Cripple Creek, CO
2h 24m109.1 mi one way
Florence, CO
2h 11m108.1 mi one way
Yuma, CO
2h 41m142.6 mi one way
Walsenburg, CO
2h 51m159.7 mi one way
Pueblo West, CO
2h 6m109.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
12 total in this range
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Cortez, CO
8h 51m387.1 mi one way
Cripple Creek, CO
2h 24m109.1 mi one way
Durango, CO
7h 51m342.9 mi one way
Mancos, CO
8h 23m369.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Mountain passes may close — check conditions before departing.
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Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
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