Distance from Houston to Aurora by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Aurora (CO) is 864 miles or 1390 kilometers or 750 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Aurora is 1032 miles (1662 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 168 miles or 272 km.

Flight distance from Houston, TX to Aurora, CO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Aurora is 864 miles or 1390 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Aurora, is Denver International Airport (DEN).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Aurora?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Aurora, CO is 1 hours 59 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Aurora Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Aurora, CO
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Aurora, CO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Aurora, Colorado is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Aurora, CO

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Aurora, Colorado is 1032 miles or 1662 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Aurora, CO is 1032 miles or 1662 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Aurora, Colorado.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Aurora, Colorado is approximately 1032 miles (1662 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Aurora, CO

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Aurora, CO?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Aurora take?
Houston and Aurora are 18 hours 34 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Aurora

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Aurora (CO) is 1 Hours.
Aurora time is 1 Hours behind Houston.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Aurora
2026-04-04, 09:29:23 CDT2026-04-04, 08:29:23 MDT
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Aurora Colorado, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Aurora, CO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1032 mi 1662 km 896.19 nmi
Straight line distance 864 mi 1390 km 750 nmi
Difference 168 mi 272 km 146 nmi

Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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Aurora Details

Aurora is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 41' 16.8'' Longitude: W 104° 41' 23.1''
Latitude39.688
Longitude-104.68974
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Aurora

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Aurora, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 34 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 25 hours 58 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 5 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 20 hours 46 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 18 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 18 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 15 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 14 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 13 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 12 hours 59 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 13 minutes