Origin
Windsor, CO
Morning in Windsor on Tuesday
Local time
6:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, CO to Loveland, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
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
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Loveland, CO
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Trip Overview
This short 14.9-mile drive from Windsor, CO to Loveland, CO is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 25 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate using Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and East Eisenhower Boulevard, with a portion on East County Road 32. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost (around $2), this route offers a straightforward connection within the Mountain West region. It's a simple, direct journey that doesn't require an overnight stay, making it perfect for a quick hop between these Colorado towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| East Eisenhower Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| East County Road 32 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Cleveland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 392 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 4.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, CO and Loveland, 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
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 257
Toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
11
Turn right onto US 34
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
East Eisenhower Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 287
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleveland Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto East 6th Street
131 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
East 6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 257
Toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 287 / North Cleveland Avenue
Turn left onto US 287 / North Cleveland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
East 6th Street
Turn right onto East 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.49 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Loveland, CO
Morning in Loveland on Tuesday
Local time
6:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°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
25 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 1/3 of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles along Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. While not a pure interstate experience, you'll find a mix of faster highway sections and more local road navigation. This road's personality leans towards practical transit rather than scenic vistas, characterized by its frequent turns and transitions between different road types.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CO 392 / Main 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 14.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles (CO 392 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Windsor, CO to Loveland, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Greeley along the way.
Greeley
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Arriving in Loveland, CO
Full guide →Loveland is a city in the region of Colorado. There is a large population of artists in Loveland, which has drawn three foundries, an art museum, and the annual sculpture shows in August. The city lies on the Big Thompson River in Larimer County 26 miles (42 km) east of Rocky Mountain National Park and 46 miles (74 km) north of Denver. In 2020, the population of the City of Loveland was 78,000. The city is a popular retirement haven and a major business center.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 4.5 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 Loveland, 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 0.5 miles (CO 392 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Loveland, 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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