Origin
Aurora, CO
Late night in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, CO to Glendale, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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Glendale, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
This short 6.8-mile drive from Aurora to Glendale, Colorado, is perfect for a quick trip, taking only about 14 minutes. It's a single-day adventure, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily on East 6th Avenue, East Lowry Boulevard, and East Alameda Avenue. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. Expect a local feel as you traverse these familiar Colorado streets, making it an easy and straightforward journey within the Mountain West region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 6th Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Lowry Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Alameda Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Cherry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Monaco Street Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Vaughn Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Dahlia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Leetsdale Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 6th Avenue
— 2.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, CO and Glendale, CO.
1
Start on North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
26 sec
·
North Zion Street
3
Turn left onto Vaughn Street
257 ft
·
15 sec
·
Vaughn Street
4
Turn right onto CO 30
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East 6th Avenue
5
Continue on East Lowry Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
6
Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
7
Continue on East Lowry Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
185 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
9
Continue on East Lowry Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
10
Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
11
Continue on East Lowry Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lowry Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto South Monaco Street Parkway
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Monaco Street Parkway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto East Alameda Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Alameda Avenue
14
Turn left onto South Dahlia Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Dahlia Street
15
Turn right onto CO 83
512 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leetsdale Drive
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto South Cherry Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Cherry Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto East Exposition Avenue
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Exposition Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
East Exposition Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Zion Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Zion Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
East Lowry Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South Monaco Street Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto South Monaco Street Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CO 83 / Leetsdale Drive
Turn right onto CO 83 / Leetsdale Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South Cherry Street
Turn left onto South Cherry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.02 one way
$2.05 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.08 | $2.17 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.18 | $2.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Glendale, CO
Late night in Glendale on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in direction. Only 5% of the journey involves highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on city streets. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.4 miles along East 6th Avenue. This drive will feel like navigating through a familiar urban landscape, with the road's personality shifting as you transition between different local thoroughfares rather than experiencing dramatic scenic changes.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on East 6th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Zion Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 6.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.2 miles (North Zion Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (East Lowry Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.9 miles (South Monaco Street Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Aurora, CO
Full guide →Founded 1891
Aurora is a city of about 400,000 of the Denver Metropolitan Area in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies immediately east of Denver in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. In 2008 it was named the "All American City."
Top landmarks
- • DeLaney Barn
- • Blanche A. Wilson House — house
- • Plains Conservation Center — park in Colorado, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on East 6th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Zion Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (East Lowry Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.9 miles (South Monaco Street Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glendale, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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