How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Commerce City, CO?

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.85 mi
01h 25m
Flight
67.59 mi
108.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.59 mi
Kilometers
108.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.85 mi
Kilometers
125.28 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce City
Tue, May 12, 9:31 PM MDT
Return by in Colorado Springs
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colorado Springs
2026-05-12T20:05
Arrive Commerce City
Tue, May 12, 9:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colorado Springs
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Castle Rock
CO

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

From Colorado Springs
35.9 mi
00h 42m
To Commerce City
42 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Commerce City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Commerce City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue

    1110 ft · 48 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cascade Avenue

    1003 ft · 43 sec · North Cascade Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Bijou Street

    1242 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25

    2010 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    55.5 mi · 59 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 2: Colorado Boulevard

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CO 2: South Colorado Boulevard

    879 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CO 2 North: Colorado Boulevard

    102 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Colorado Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · South Colorado Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on North Colorado Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 10 min · North Colorado Boulevard

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Vasquez Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dexter Street

    946 ft · 52 sec · Dexter Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    732 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Commerce City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
55.5 mi · 71%
Monument Valley Freeway
5.71 mi · 7%
North Colorado Boulevard
4.84 mi · 6%
South Colorado Boulevard
2.87 mi · 4%
North Vasquez Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
CO 2
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

55.5 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
67.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Rock
00h 42m from Colorado Springs
Leave By
3:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Sunny near Commerce City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Commerce City?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Colorado Springs and 42 miles from Commerce City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Commerce City.

Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castle Rock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Rock.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

44 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

60 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 67.59 mi (108.78 km).

Colorado Springs

#1 Colorado Springs

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

Population482,131
Coordinates38.8338800, -104.8213600
Altitude1832
CountryUnited States
Commerce City

#2 Commerce City

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population60,336
Coordinates39.8083200, -104.9338700
Altitude1572
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)
End: (-104.933706, 39.808312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $10.17
Round trip
$20.34
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.17 $20.34
Mid-grade $4.08 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.39 $12.08 $24.15
Diesel $4.74 $13.03 $26.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Colorado Springs and Commerce City. The current time is 20:05:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.