Origin
Woodmoor, CO
Night in Woodmoor on Saturday
Local time
10:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Woodmoor, 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
58m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodmoor, CO
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Aurora, CO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Woodmoor to Aurora, expect a straightforward journey covering 50.4 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 58 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. Budgeting around $8 for fuel keeps your costs predictable for this Mountain West transit. Because the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight stops or extensive planning. It is an efficient way to navigate between these Colorado locations without the hassle of a long-haul commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 39.2 mi | 41m |
| I 225 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| White Fawn Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Knollwood Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Vaughn Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Highway 105 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CO 105 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 39.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodmoor, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on White Fawn Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
White Fawn Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Knollwood Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Knollwood Boulevard
3
Continue on Knollwood Drive
513 ft
·
13 sec
·
Knollwood Drive
4
Enter roundabout onto Knollwood Drive
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Knollwood Drive
5
Continue on Knollwood Drive
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
Knollwood Drive
6
Turn right onto CR 105
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Highway 105
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on CO 105
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
CO 105
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 25: I 25 North, Denver
9
Merge onto I 25
39 mi
·
41 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 200
Toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 225
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
I 225
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 225
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 225
Toward I 225 North: Limon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 9
Toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
141 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
15
Turn left onto CO 30
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
257 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vaughn Street
17
Turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
27 sec
·
North Zion Street
18
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Vaughn Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Woodmoor, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 105 / East Highway 105
Turn right onto CR 105 / East Highway 105
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
40.6 mi into trip
|
~45m 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 / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
7
40.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 225
Keep slight left at fork onto I 225 toward I 225 North: Limon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 225 North: Limon
7
49.3 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
49.6 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
$7.59 one way
$15.19 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
10:38 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
6 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
58m 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 that demands your full attention as you transition between road types. The route relies on a mix of thoroughfares, including the Ronald Reagan Highway, I-225, and East 6th Avenue. You will find that only 18% of the trip is on the highway, meaning most of your time is spent on local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 39.2 miles along the Ronald Reagan Highway, which offers a brief period of steady cruising before you head into the more technical local sections.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on Ronald Reagan Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 105 / East Highway 105.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 50.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 105 / East Highway 105): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles (I 225): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,349 ft
5,404 ft
Total Climb
358 ft
Total Descent
2,217 ft
Highest Point
7,349 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,946 ft
Notable High Points
7,349 ft at ~3.6 miles
+87 ft prominence
6,362 ft at ~28.8 miles
+200 ft prominence
5,596 ft at ~46.8 miles
+71 ft prominence
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 Woodmoor, CO to Aurora, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Limon along the way.
Limon
40.6 mi in
|
~45m
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 58m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. 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 0.7 miles (CR 105 / East Highway 105): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles (I 225): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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