How far is Commerce City, CO from Fort Carson, CO?
The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Fort Carson, CO is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 41m.
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.
Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Commerce City and Fort Carson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Fort Carson.
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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
1.1 km · 50 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North Colorado Boulevard
7.8 mi · 17 min · North Colorado Boulevard
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Continue on South Colorado Boulevard
702 ft · 17 sec · South Colorado Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colo Springs
1240 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
55.8 mi · 59 min · South Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
2749 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard
785 ft · 29 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Nelson Boulevard
31 m · 3 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Nelson Boulevard
648 ft · 18 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nelson Boulevard
43 m · 4 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Boulevard
2873 ft · 1 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wetzel Avenue
2262 ft · 1 min · Wetzel Avenue
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Turn left onto Prussman Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Prussman Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prussman Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce City and Fort Carson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
55.8 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Commerce City and Sunny near Fort Carson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Commerce City to Fort Carson?
The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Commerce City and 40 miles from Fort Carson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Commerce City and Sunny near Fort Carson.
Stop Ideas Near Larkspur
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 Larkspur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Fort Carson. Straight-line distance: 74.39 mi (119.72 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 Fort Carson
United States Army installation
| Population | 13,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.7374900, -104.7888600 |
| Altitude | 1780 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Carson (-104.78886, 38.73749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
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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