Origin
Windsor, CO
Evening in Windsor on Sunday
Local time
6:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, CO to Fort Collins, CO
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, CO
Ezequiel Barroso
Fort Collins, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Windsor and Fort Collins, this 17.2-mile connection is a straightforward local commute. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 25 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical route within the Mountain West region. Navigating this path involves transitioning through 4th Street, Walnut Street, and 7th Street. Because the drive is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit.
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
8.6 miles from Windsor, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience, as this route consists of 0% highway travel. You will navigate various town streets, meaning there is no singular long, open stretch to settle into; in fact, the longest stretch on 4th Street measures 0 miles. This journey lacks the monotony of interstate driving, requiring more attention to local intersections and changing road patterns. Behind the wheel, you will feel the shift from the smaller-town layout of Windsor into the urban grid of Fort Collins, keeping the pace steady and grounded in local road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Windsor, CO to Fort Collins, CO is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Windsor, CO to Fort Collins, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 392 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East County Road 32 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CO 14 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, CO and Fort Collins, CO.
1
Start on Elm Street
318 ft
·
16 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn right onto 4th Street
486 ft
·
27 sec
·
4th Street
3
Turn left onto Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto 7th Street
499 ft
·
22 sec
·
7th Street
5
Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Highway 392
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Highway 392
7
Continue on East County Road 32
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East County Road 32
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
CO 14 West: Fort Collins
11
Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mulberry Street
12
Continue on West Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
13
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
499 ft
·
27 sec
·
South Meldrum Street
14
Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
476 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Magnolia Street
15
Continue on South Sherwood Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Sherwood Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 25-minute journey, you have the advantage of total scheduling freedom throughout the day. There are no planned stops required for this 17.2-mile stretch, so you can easily complete the drive in one efficient go. Keep in mind that because the route relies entirely on local streets, you should prepare for frequent turns rather than sustained cruising. A practical tip for this specific trip is to account for potential local traffic lights and slower speeds characteristic of town navigation. With your fuel costs capped at $2, you can focus on navigating the turns between 4th, Walnut, and 7th Streets without worrying about complex route planning.
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 8.6 miles from Windsor, CO, or about 12m into the drive.
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 17.2 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.6 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Collins, 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.
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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 17.2 miles and 25m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.6 mi from Windsor, CO · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from Windsor, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Collins, CO
The final approach into Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins, 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
$2.61 one way
$5.21 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.43 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Fort Collins, CO
Evening in Fort Collins on Sunday
Local time
6:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°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
31 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
25m 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 Fort Collins, CO covers 17.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 4th Street, Walnut Street, 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 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 $2.61 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.
The drive from Windsor, CO to Fort Collins, CO is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Windsor, CO to Fort Collins, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Windsor, CO to Fort Collins, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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