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

The driving distance from Windsor, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
54.61 mi
01h 04m
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
54.61 mi
Kilometers
87.89 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce City
Wed, Apr 22, 6:35 PM MDT
Return by in Windsor
Wed, Apr 22, 7:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-04-22T17:31
Arrive Commerce City
Wed, Apr 22, 6:35 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Firestone
CO

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

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

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 25 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 4 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 392

    2636 ft · 44 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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 North: Vasquez Boulevard

    1042 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    2249 ft · 37 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dexter Street

    946 ft · 52 sec · Dexter Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    732 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.5 mi · 69%
North Valley Highway
10.2 mi · 19%
East County Road 32
2.55 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.42 mi · 3%
I 270 East
0.57 mi · 1%
Highway 392
0.5 mi · 1%
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firestone
00h 32m from Windsor
Leave By
4:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Windsor and Sunny near Commerce City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Windsor to Commerce City?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 27.3 miles from Windsor and 27.3 miles from Commerce City.

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 8.3 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 4:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Windsor and Sunny near Commerce City.

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 14.6 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 4.7 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 13.2 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 4.6 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 Windsor and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 46.27 mi (74.46 km).

Windsor

#1 Windsor

Municipality in Colorado

Population27,659
Coordinates40.4774800, -104.9013600
Altitude1462
CountryUnited States
Commerce City

#2 Commerce City

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population60,336
Coordinates39.8083200, -104.9338700
Altitude1572
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-104.901254, 40.477199)
End: (-104.933706, 39.808312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
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
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.27
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.14 $14.27
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.88 $15.76
Premium $4.39 $8.47 $16.95
Diesel $4.74 $9.14 $18.28

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Windsor and Commerce City. The current time is 17:31:25.

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.