How far is Commerce City, CO from Casper, WY?
The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Casper, WY is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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 40m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Commerce City and Casper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Casper.
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Start on the route
732 ft · 56 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dexter Street
722 ft · 34 sec · Dexter Street
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Turn right
45 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 60th Avenue
61 m · 15 sec · East 60th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Vasquez Boulevard
825 ft · 11 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Boulder
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
257.5 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 Business, US 20, US 26, US 87: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail
670 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East F Street
99 m · 10 sec · East F Street
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Turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail
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Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce City and Casper.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
257 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 Commerce City and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Casper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Commerce City to Casper?
The road trip is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 137.1 miles from Commerce City and 137.1 miles from Casper.
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 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 7:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.82 one way or $83.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Commerce City and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Casper.
Stop Ideas Near Chugwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chugwater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Casper. Straight-line distance: 223.08 mi (359.02 km).
#1 Commerce City
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 60,336 |
| Coordinates | 39.8083200, -104.9338700 |
| Altitude | 1572 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Casper
The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.
| Population | 58,498 |
| Coordinates | 42.8666300, -106.3130800 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| Country | United States |
End: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 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 | $4.33 | $41.82 | $83.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $45.63 | $91.27 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $48.96 | $97.92 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $63.02 | $126.04 |
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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