Origin
Byers, CO
Late night in Byers on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byers, CO to Aurora, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byers, CO
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Aurora, CO
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Trip Overview
This 34.4-mile drive from Byers, CO, to Aurora, CO, is a quick, one-day trip, estimated to take about 41 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East Colfax Avenue, and North Potomac Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, this route is designed for efficiency rather than leisurely exploration. It's a straightforward journey that keeps you within the Mountain West region, making it an easy addition to your Colorado travels. The practical nature of this drive means you can easily fit it into a day without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 27.4 mi | 27m |
| East Colfax Avenue | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| North Potomac Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 70 Business | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 36 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CO 36 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Toledo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 27.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byers, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on CO 36
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
CO 36
2
Turn left onto CO 36
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 36
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 36
Toward I 70 West
4
Merge onto I 70
27 mi
·
27 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
Toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
6
Turn slight left onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
Toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
7
Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East Colfax Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Potomac Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto East 10th Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 10th Avenue
10
Turn left onto Toledo Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Toledo Street
11
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Vaughn Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CO 36 / North Main Street
Turn left onto CO 36 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 36
Take the ramp onto US 36 toward I 70 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
Take the exit onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287 toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
5
34.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
North Vaughn Street
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.37 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
1:54 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
32 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
41m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive with a significant portion, about 68% or 27.4 miles, spent on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. While the highway offers a faster pace for much of the journey, the profile indicates a shift towards more local roads as you approach Aurora. This transition means you'll encounter more intersections and potentially slower speeds in the latter half of the drive. The mix of highway and local streets creates a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CO 36 / North Main 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 34.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 (CO 36 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Aurora, CO
Full guide →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."
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 41m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 (CO 36 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aurora, 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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