How far is Commerce City, CO from Evans, CO?
The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Evans, CO is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Commerce City and Evans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Evans.
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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 · 13 sec · East 60th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
2948 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
21.8 mi · 22 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
1014 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 49
20.1 mi · 23 min · County Road 49
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Turn left onto Highway 34
4.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 34
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 85
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 85
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Turn left onto 37th Street
138 m · 16 sec · 37th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
104 m · 15 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce City and Evans.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
21.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Commerce City and Mostly Sunny near Evans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Commerce City to Evans?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Commerce City and 27 miles from Evans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Commerce City and Mostly Sunny near Evans.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Fort Lupton City Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Evans. Straight-line distance: 41.28 mi (66.43 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 Evans
Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado
| Population | 23,183 |
| Coordinates | 40.3763700, -104.6921900 |
| Altitude | 1418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Evans (-104.69219, 40.37637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
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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