How far is Windsor, CO from Aurora, CO?

The driving distance from Windsor, CO to Aurora, CO is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
69.87 mi
01h 12m
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
69.87 mi
Kilometers
112.45 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sat, Apr 11, 5:25 AM MDT
Return by in Windsor
Sat, Apr 11, 6:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-04-11T04:12
Arrive Aurora
Sat, Apr 11, 5:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor
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
Dacono
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Windsor
31.8 mi
00h 36m
To Aurora
38 mi
00h 36m

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 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    148 m · 27 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1482 ft · 43 sec · Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    152 m · 22 sec · 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 392

    2636 ft · 50 sec · Highway 392

  7. 7

    Continue on East County Road 32

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East County Road 32

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 25 South

    1161 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    34.4 mi · 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon

    3003 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue

    1772 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1504 ft · 31 sec · East 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41 mi · 59%
North Valley Highway
10.2 mi · 15%
I 225 South
3.12 mi · 4%
East County Road 32
2.55 mi · 4%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.48 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

34.4 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dacono
00h 36m from Windsor
Leave By
4:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Dacono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Windsor and 38 miles from Aurora.

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 18.1 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 4:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dacono

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 Dacono and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 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 12.8 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 9.3 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 2.2 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 Dacono.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

17 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

29 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

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

Windsor

#1 Windsor

Municipality in Colorado

Population27,659
Coordinates40.4774800, -104.9013600
Altitude1462
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 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
Start: Elm Street (-104.901254, 40.477199)
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.19
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $9.10 $18.19
Mid-grade $4.08 $10.05 $20.09
Premium $4.39 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $4.74 $11.65 $23.31

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 Windsor and Aurora. The current time is 04:12:12.

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.