Origin
Edgewater, CO
Morning in Edgewater on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, CO to Aurora, 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
29m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, CO
Malcolm Garret
Aurora, CO
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Trip Overview
Edgewater, CO to Aurora, CO is 18.6 miles and takes about 29 minutes via I-70 and I-225, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two areas in Colorado. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a quick commute or a brief hop between nearby cities. Given its brevity, you won't need extensive planning, making it ideal for spontaneous travel or when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| I 225 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West 26th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Vaughn Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ingalls Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Zion Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on West 25th Avenue
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 25th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Ingalls Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ingalls Street
3
Turn right onto CR 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 26th Avenue
4
Turn left onto CO 95
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 70 East
6
Merge onto I 70
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 282
Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 225
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 225
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 9
Toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CO 30
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
257 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vaughn Street
13
Turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
27 sec
·
North Zion Street
14
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Vaughn Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ingalls Street
Turn left onto Ingalls Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard
Turn left onto CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
17.6 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:11 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
1 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
29m 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 is largely a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey taking place on major interstates. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch, 11.5 miles, on I-70. The route utilizes I-70, I-225, and Sheridan Boulevard, suggesting a mix of high-speed interstate travel and potentially some surface street driving. Expect a fairly direct and efficient experience, with limited opportunities for leisurely cruising or scenic detours due to its urban and highway nature.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 225. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ingalls Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ingalls Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edgewater, CO to Aurora, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Colorado Springs along the way.
Colorado Springs
14.5 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 29m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aurora, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Ingalls Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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