How far is Loveland, CO from Windsor, CO?

The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Windsor, CO is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.14 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.66 mi
17.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.66 mi
Kilometers
17.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.14 mi
Kilometers
24.37 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Tue, May 26, 2:13 PM MDT
Return by in Loveland
Tue, May 26, 2:38 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loveland
2026-05-26T13:48
Arrive Windsor
Tue, May 26, 2:13 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Loveland
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Timnath
CO

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

From Loveland
7.6 mi
00h 12m
To Windsor
7.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 28 mph E
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 29 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    153 m · 31 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Eisenhower Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East County Road 32

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East County Road 32

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 392

    2636 ft · 50 sec · Highway 392

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    112 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    42 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1482 ft · 43 sec · Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    148 m · 27 sec · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    97 m · 14 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.75 mi · 31%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
4.48 mi · 30%
East County Road 32
2.47 mi · 16%
Main Street
1.42 mi · 9%
North Lincoln Avenue
0.67 mi · 4%
Highway 392
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

4.75 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Timnath
00h 12m from Loveland
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Loveland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Timnath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Loveland and 7.6 miles from Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Loveland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Timnath

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Timnath, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

9 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

41 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

58 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Cheyenne, Wyoming

68 mi away
222 Deming Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 10.66 mi (17.16 km).

Loveland

#1 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Windsor

#2 Windsor

Municipality in Colorado

Population27,659
Coordinates40.4774800, -104.9013600
Altitude1462
CountryUnited States
Start: Loveland (-105.07498, 40.39776)
End: Windsor (-104.90136, 40.47748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.16 $4.33
Premium $4.39 $2.33 $4.65
Diesel $4.74 $2.51 $5.02

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Loveland and Windsor. The current time is 13:48:00.

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.