How far is Commerce City, CO from Windsor, CO?

The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Windsor, CO is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.96 mi
01h 05m
Flight
46.27 mi
74.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.27 mi
Kilometers
74.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.96 mi
Kilometers
86.84 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM MDT
Return by in Commerce City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce City
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Commerce City
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Firestone
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Commerce City
27 mi
00h 32m
To Windsor
27 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 26 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Windsor.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    732 ft · 56 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dexter Street

    722 ft · 34 sec · Dexter Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    45 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    29 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 60th Avenue

    61 m · 15 sec · East 60th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    825 ft · 11 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Boulder

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

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

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    34.3 mi · 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East County Road 32

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East County Road 32

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 392

    2636 ft · 50 sec · Highway 392

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    112 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    42 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1482 ft · 43 sec · Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    148 m · 27 sec · 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    97 m · 14 sec · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce City 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 69%
North Valley Highway
10.4 mi · 19%
East County Road 32
2.47 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.42 mi · 3%
Highway 392
0.5 mi · 1%
I 25 North
0.32 mi · 1%
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firestone
00h 32m from Commerce City
Leave By
4:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Commerce City and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Commerce City to Windsor?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Commerce City and 27 miles from Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Commerce City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Firestone

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 Firestone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 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
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 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 4.7 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 Firestone.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

15 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

30 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

41 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 46.27 mi (74.46 km).

Commerce City

#1 Commerce City

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population60,336
Coordinates39.8083200, -104.9338700
Altitude1572
CountryUnited States
Windsor

#2 Windsor

Municipality in Colorado

Population27,659
Coordinates40.4774800, -104.9013600
Altitude1462
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce City (-104.93387, 39.80832)
End: Windsor (-104.90136, 40.47748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.03
Round trip
$14.05
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.03 $14.05
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.76 $15.52
Premium $4.39 $8.34 $16.69
Diesel $4.74 $9.00 $18.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Commerce City and Windsor. The current time is 08:30:17.

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.