Origin
Windsor, CO
Evening in Windsor on Sunday
Local time
7:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, CO to Aurora, CO
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, CO
Ezequiel Barroso
Aurora, CO
Raul Kozenevski
Trip Overview
Traveling from Windsor to Aurora covers 63.6 miles across the Colorado Mountain West, making for a straightforward 1-hour and 17-minute journey. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $10, it is an economical way to navigate between these two points. You will primarily utilize the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the North Valley Highway, and East County Road 32 to complete the trek. Because the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul fatigue.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.8 miles from Windsor, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances short highway segments with more technical maneuvers. While highway driving accounts for only 4% of the total distance, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which spans 41 miles. The road’s personality shifts from open stretches to more demanding local segments as you transition toward your destination. You won't find yourself stuck in a monotonous interstate grind; instead, the route requires your full attention as you navigate through the varying road types. This mix ensures the 1-hour and 17-minute duration remains engaging from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 41 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CO 392 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 63.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CO 392 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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CO 392 / Main Street
Turn left onto CO 392 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 25 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 25 South
8
49.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 217B
Toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon
8
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 282
Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
7
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
Towns Along This Route
Between Windsor, CO and Aurora, CO, road signs point toward Limon and Colorado Springs.
Limon
49.8 mi in
|
~57m
Colorado Springs
59.5 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 41 mi | 43m |
| North Valley Highway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| East County Road 32 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 225 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Highway 392 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 41 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on Elm Street
317 ft
·
16 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn right onto 4th Street
484 ft
·
26 sec
·
4th Street
3
Turn left onto Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto 7th Street
499 ft
·
22 sec
·
7th Street
5
Turn left onto CO 392
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CO 392
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Highway 392
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CO 392
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East County Road 32
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 25 South
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 25
34 mi
·
34 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on I 25
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Valley Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 217B
Toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 270
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the none lane.
15
Merge onto I 70
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 282
Toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 225
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 225
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 9
Toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto CO 30
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
257 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vaughn Street
21
Turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
27 sec
·
North Zion Street
22
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Vaughn Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 63.6-mile trip with zero mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid peak traffic. Be prepared for the shift in road conditions as you move from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway onto the local sections of the route. Because the drive is short, you can easily complete it in one go without needing to build in rest breaks for long-distance fatigue. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind for the total trip, and consider topping off your tank before leaving Windsor to ensure a smooth transition. Above all, stay alert for the frequent turns required by the local road portions of the journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.8 miles from Windsor, CO, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Windsor, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Windsor, CO
This is one driving day of about 63.6 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Windsor, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 41 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Windsor, CO · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 63.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Windsor, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aurora, CO
The final approach into Aurora, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Aurora, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.64 one way
$19.28 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
| premium | $4.43 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Aurora, CO
Evening in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
7:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Windsor, CO to Aurora, CO covers 63.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, North Valley Highway, East County Road 32. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.8 miles from Windsor, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 63.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CO 392 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Windsor, CO and Aurora, CO, road signs point toward Limon and Colorado Springs.
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