How far is Windsor Locks, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Windsor Locks, CT to Danbury, CT is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Windsor Locks and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor Locks and Danbury.
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Start on Bridge Street
11 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
2897 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
1240 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.7 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left
44.1 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
545 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Library Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Windsor Locks and Danbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Keep slight left
44.1 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Windsor Locks and Rain Showers near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Windsor Locks to Danbury?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Windsor Locks and 35.2 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Windsor Locks and Rain Showers near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Windsor Locks and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 56.43 mi (90.82 km).
#1 Windsor Locks
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.6273100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danbury
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948200, -73.4540100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.87 | $29.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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