How far is Casper, WY from Commerce City, CO?
The driving distance from Casper, WY to Commerce City, CO is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Casper and Commerce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casper and Commerce City.
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Start on North Sunlight Drive
1368 ft · 1 min · North Sunlight Drive
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Turn right
770 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive
2655 ft · 2 min · East Sunlight Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail
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Continue on North Beverly Street
1150 ft · 30 sec · North Beverly Street
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Turn left onto East Yellowstone Highway
1535 ft · 26 sec · East Yellowstone Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Douglas
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
257.7 mi · 4 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon
3003 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 North: Vasquez Boulevard
1042 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
2249 ft · 37 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dexter Street
946 ft · 52 sec · Dexter Street
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Turn left
732 ft · 54 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Casper and Commerce City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
258 mi · 04h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Casper and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Commerce City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casper to Commerce City?
The road trip is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chugwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from Casper and 137.4 miles from Commerce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.54 one way or $87.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Casper and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Commerce City.
Stop Ideas Near Chugwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 223.08 mi (359.02 km).
#1 Casper
The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.
| Population | 58,498 |
| Coordinates | 42.8666300, -106.3130800 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Commerce City
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 60,336 |
| Coordinates | 39.8083200, -104.9338700 |
| Altitude | 1572 |
| Country | United States |
End: Commerce City (-104.93387, 39.80832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $4.49 | $43.54 | $87.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $46.16 | $92.32 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $49.22 | $98.44 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $59.95 | $119.89 |
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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