Origin
Englewood, CO
Evening in Englewood on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Englewood, 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
23m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Englewood, CO
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Aurora, CO
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Trip Overview
This short 15-mile drive from Englewood, CO, to Aurora, CO, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 23 minutes. You'll primarily navigate I-225, East Hampden Avenue, and South Valley Highway, with over half of your journey on highways. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is a budget-friendly option for a quick transit within the Mountain West region. It's an ideal, straightforward trip that requires no overnight stays, offering a simple connection between two Colorado locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 225 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| East Hampden Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Valley Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Hampden Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Vaughn Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 225
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Englewood, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on South Broadway
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Broadway
2
Continue on South Broadway
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Broadway
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto US 285
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Avenue
5
Continue on US 285
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Hampden Bypass
6
Continue on US 285
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Hampden Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 25 South
8
Merge onto I 25
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Valley Highway
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 200
Toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 225 North: Limon
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on I 225
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 225
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 9
Toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
141 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
14
Turn left onto CO 30
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
257 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vaughn Street
16
Turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
27 sec
·
North Zion Street
17
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Vaughn Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 225 North: Limon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 225 North: Limon
7
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Ca...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.26 one way
$4.52 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
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
23m 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 mixed drive with 53% highway usage, offering a blend of faster-paced travel and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on I-225, providing a period of consistent momentum. As you transition between I-225, East Hampden Avenue, and South Valley Highway, the road character will shift, moving from interstate cruising to more urban artery driving. This route is designed for efficient travel, prioritizing directness over winding scenic byways.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on I 225.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: 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.
Between Englewood, CO and Aurora, CO, road signs point toward Limon and Lowry Campus.
Limon
4.9 mi in
|
~9m
Lowry Campus
14.3 mi in
|
~21m
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 23m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on I 225. 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: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: 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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