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Cities Near Aurora

Cities near Aurora, Colorado: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Centennial, Thornton, Lakewood. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Aurora, Colorado is Centennial, about 11 mi (17 km) away — roughly 36 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Centennial11 mi / 17 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Thornton12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakewood13 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Castle Rock25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Boulder31 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Longmont33 mi / 54 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Loveland48 mi / 77 km1 hr 26 minDrive/railDay trip
Greeley48 mi / 78 km1 hr 27 minDrive/railDay trip
Fort Collins61 mi / 98 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Colorado Springs62 mi / 100 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Aurora

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Centennial, Thornton, Lakewood, Castle Rock, Boulder. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Aurora include Centennial, Thornton, Lakewood, Castle Rock, Boulder. The closest is Centennial, about 11 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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