How far is Aurora, CO from Windsor, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Windsor, CO is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.83 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.82 mi
83.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.82 mi
Kilometers
83.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.83 mi
Kilometers
101.12 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Sat, Apr 11, 6:50 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Sat, Apr 11, 8:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-11T05:32
Arrive Windsor
Sat, Apr 11, 6:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Frederick
CO

Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Aurora
31.4 mi
00h 38m
To Windsor
31.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Windsor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Windsor.

  1. 1

    Start on North Vaughn Street

    24 m · 6 sec · North Vaughn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Toledo Street

    1120 ft · 49 sec · Toledo Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue

    78 m · 16 sec · East 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    3014 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway

    1624 ft · 41 sec · North Fitzsimons Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 17th Place

    998 ft · 29 sec · East 17th Place

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 225 North

    2044 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    34.3 mi · 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 392: Windsor, Fort Collins

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East County Road 32

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East County Road 32

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 392

    2636 ft · 50 sec · Highway 392

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    112 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    42 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1482 ft · 43 sec · Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    148 m · 27 sec · 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    97 m · 14 sec · Elm Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Windsor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
40.9 mi · 65%
North Valley Highway
10.4 mi · 17%
East County Road 32
2.47 mi · 4%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.09 mi · 3%
I 225 North
1.47 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

34.3 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederick
00h 38m from Aurora
Leave By
3:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Windsor?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Aurora and 31.4 miles from Windsor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Frederick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Frederick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederick.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

16 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

30 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

39 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 51.82 mi (83.39 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population387,377
Coordinates39.7294300, -104.8319200
Altitude1648
CountryUnited States
Windsor

#2 Windsor

Municipality in Colorado

Population27,659
Coordinates40.4774800, -104.9013600
Altitude1462
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Windsor (-104.90136, 40.47748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.07 $18.13
Premium $4.39 $9.75 $19.50
Diesel $4.74 $10.52 $21.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Windsor. The current time is 05:32:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.