How far is Commerce City, CO from Carbondale, CO?

The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Carbondale, CO is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.94 mi
03h 35m
Flight
124.43 mi
200.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.43 mi
Kilometers
200.25 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.94 mi
Kilometers
284.76 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carbondale
Wed, Aug 26, 4:52 PM MDT
Return by in Commerce City
Wed, Aug 26, 8:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce City
2026-08-26T13:17
Arrive Carbondale
Wed, Aug 26, 4:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Commerce City
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Frisco
CO

Town in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America

From Commerce City
88.4 mi
01h 47m
To Carbondale
88.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Carbondale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    732 ft · 56 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dexter Street

    722 ft · 34 sec · Dexter Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    45 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    29 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 60th Avenue

    61 m · 15 sec · East 60th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · North Vasquez Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 46th North Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · East 46th North Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 70 West

    1506 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    145.7 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 82 East: Glenwood Springs, Aspen

    747 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Laurel Street

    119 m · 15 sec · Laurel Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1204 ft · 45 sec · Grand Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2084 ft · 49 sec · 8th Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    54 m · 3 sec · 27th Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    692 ft · 19 sec · 27th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Glen Avenue

    9.8 mi · 16 min · Glen Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    68 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2385 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    610 ft · 27 sec · North 4th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
146 mi · 82%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
14.3 mi · 8%
Glen Avenue
9.82 mi · 6%
North Vasquez Boulevard
1.99 mi · 1%
Midland Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

146 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
124.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frisco
01h 47m from Commerce City
Leave By
9:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Commerce City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Commerce City to Carbondale?

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Commerce City and 88.5 miles from Carbondale.

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

The direct path is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 9:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.11 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Commerce City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.

Stop Ideas Near Frisco

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frisco, 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 Frisco.

BUS

Frisco, Colorado

1 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Vail, Colorado

22 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Fairplay, CO

40 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

48 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Carbondale. Straight-line distance: 124.43 mi (200.25 km).

Commerce City

#1 Commerce City

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population60,336
Coordinates39.8083200, -104.9338700
Altitude1572
CountryUnited States
Carbondale

#2 Carbondale

Town of the United States

Population6,729
Coordinates39.4022100, -107.2111600
Altitude1881
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce City (-104.93387, 39.80832)
End: Carbondale (-107.21116, 39.40221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $23.11
Round trip
$46.23
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $23.11 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.08 $25.53 $51.05
Premium $4.39 $27.44 $54.89
Diesel $4.74 $29.61 $59.21

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 · Aug 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Commerce City and Carbondale. The current time is 13:17:48.

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.