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

The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Craig, CO is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.73 mi
04h 23m
Flight
146.34 mi
235.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.34 mi
Kilometers
235.51 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.73 mi
Kilometers
327.87 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Craig
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM MDT
Return by in Commerce City
Thu, Oct 15, 8:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce City
2026-10-15T11:48
Arrive Craig
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:14 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
Kremmling
CO

Town of the United States

From Commerce City
101.8 mi
02h 11m
To Craig
102 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph N
Destination
56°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CO 9 North: Silverthorne, Dillon

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CO 9 North: Silverthorne

    90 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Blue River Parkway

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Blue River Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    31.9 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    47.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    46.1 mi · 58 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    113 m · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
93.5 mi · 46%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
69.9 mi · 34%
Blue River Parkway
37.2 mi · 18%
North Vasquez Boulevard
1.99 mi · 1%
US 6 East
0.34 mi
I 70 West
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

69.9 mi · 01h 25m

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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kremmling
02h 11m from Commerce City
Leave By
8:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Commerce City and Sunny near Craig.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Kremmling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Commerce City and 102 miles from Craig.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 8:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.10 one way or $62.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Commerce City and Sunny near Craig.

Stop Ideas Near Kremmling

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

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

RAIL

Granby

39 mi away
438 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Vail, Colorado

46 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

50 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

58 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Craig. Straight-line distance: 146.34 mi (235.51 km).

Commerce City

#1 Commerce City

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Craig

City in Colorado

Population8,953
Coordinates40.5152500, -107.5464500
Altitude1889
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce City (-104.93387, 39.80832)
End: Craig (-107.54645, 40.51525)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.21 L · about $31.10
Round trip
$62.19
14.38 gal · 54.42 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $31.10 $62.19
Mid-grade $4.72 $33.93 $67.86
Premium $5.06 $36.40 $72.81
Diesel $6.52 $46.86 $93.71

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Commerce City and Craig. The current time is 11:48:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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