Origin
Glendale, CO
Late night in Glendale on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, 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
14m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
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.
Glendale, CO
Jacob Moore
Aurora, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Glendale and Aurora, this 6.9-mile connection is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate via East 6th Avenue, East Lowry Boulevard, and East Alameda Avenue, keeping your fuel costs to a minimal $1. Since both cities are located within the Mountain West region of Colorado, the transition is seamless and familiar. This route serves as a practical, no-nonsense path for those needing to get from one point to the other without any required overnight stays. It is an ideal option for commuters or travelers who prefer efficiency over long-distance touring.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 6th Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Lowry Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Alameda Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Quebec Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Cherry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Vaughn Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Dahlia Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 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 Glendale, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on East Exposition Avenue
14 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Exposition Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Cherry Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Cherry Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CO 83
512 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Leetsdale Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto South Dahlia Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Dahlia Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto East Alameda Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Alameda Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto South Quebec Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Quebec Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto East Lowry Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
169 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
9
Continue on East Lowry Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
10
Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
184 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
11
Continue on East Lowry Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
163 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
13
Continue on East Lowry Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Lowry Boulevard
14
Continue on East 6th Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East 6th Avenue
15
Turn left onto Vaughn Street
257 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vaughn Street
Use the left lane.
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 0.3 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CO 83 / South Leetsdale Drive
At end of road, turn right onto CO 83 / South Leetsdale Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Dahlia Street
Turn left onto South Dahlia Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Alameda Avenue
Turn right onto East Alameda Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
East Lowry Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Vaughn Street
Turn left onto Vaughn Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.08 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
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 | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $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
Aurora, CO
Late night in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 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?
Forget the monotony of long-haul interstates, as this trip consists entirely of local roads with 0% highway driving. You should prepare for a turn-heavy experience that requires your full attention on city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 2.4-mile segment on East 6th Avenue, which provides a brief reprieve from the frequent navigation. Because the path relies on urban thoroughfares, the personality of the drive is defined by local traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising. It is a technical, low-speed trip that keeps you engaged through constant adjustments and turns rather than high-speed momentum.
Only 0% 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CO 83 / South Leetsdale Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 6.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.3 miles (CO 83 / South Leetsdale Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Dahlia Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East Alameda Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 14m. Total distance: 6.9 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.
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.
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 0.3 miles (CO 83 / South Leetsdale Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Dahlia Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East Alameda Avenue): 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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