How far is Commerce City, CO from Farmington, NM?
The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Farmington, NM is about 383.3 miles (616.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.5 miles (446.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 08h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Commerce City and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Farmington.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 46th North Avenue
30 m · 1 sec · East 46th North Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 70 West
1506 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
15.4 mi · 19 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: Colorado Springs
1.1 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South: Fairplay
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
101.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
40.4 mi · 51 min
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Turn slight left
23.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto West Highway 112
13.1 mi · 19 min · West Highway 112
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street
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Continue on US 160
10.5 mi · 14 min · US 160
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Continue straight
40.8 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right
1998 ft · 55 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 550
100 m · 4 sec · Highway 550
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 550
4.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 550
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 30 min
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Continue on North Aztec Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Aztec Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Aztec Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast Aztec Boulevard
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Continue on North Aztec Boulevard
12.1 mi · 19 min · North Aztec Boulevard
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Turn left onto San Juan Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · San Juan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Butler Avenue
51 m · 3 sec · South Butler Avenue
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Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
2398 ft · 49 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce City and Farmington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 285 South
Merge slight left
101 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Commerce City and Mostly Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Commerce City to Farmington?
The road trip is about 383.3 miles (616.9 km) and usually takes 08h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saguache is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.6 miles from Commerce City and 191.7 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.5 miles (446.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.52 one way or $117.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Commerce City and Mostly Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Saguache
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 Saguache.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 277.53 mi (446.64 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 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 617 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
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 | $58.52 | $117.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $63.85 | $127.70 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $68.50 | $137.00 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $88.18 | $176.35 |
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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