Origin
Windsor, CO
Late night in Windsor on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, CO to Longmont, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, CO
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Longmont, CO
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 33.9 miles, this quick trip between Windsor and Longmont is an ideal day outing within Colorado’s Mountain West region. You can expect to complete the drive in approximately 43 minutes, making it a highly efficient connection. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should be plenty to cover the transit, which relies on a combination of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Highway 119, and East County Road 32. Because the duration is so brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a straightforward, practical link that serves as a perfect choice for travelers looking to move between these two communities without the fatigue of a long-haul journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 21.6 mi | 21m |
| Highway 119 | 3 mi | 3m |
| East County Road 32 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East 3rd Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Ken Pratt Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Highway 392 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, CO and Longmont, 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
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 240
Toward CO 119 West
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CO 119
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 119
12
Continue on CO 119
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
13
Take the exit
226 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Kimbark Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kimbark Street
16
Turn left
186 ft
·
15 sec
17
Turn right
109 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
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
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CO 119 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 240
Toward CO 119 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.22 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Longmont, CO
Late night in Longmont on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend about 10% of your time on highways, the route transitions frequently between different road types as you navigate the regional landscape. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 21.6 miles spent on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which provides a brief period of consistency. Outside of that primary segment, you will experience a more technical feel as the route shifts into local roadways. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged through constant adjustments rather than long, straight stretches.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CO 392 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Longmont, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CO 392 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Longmont, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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