How far is Commerce City, CO from Greenwood Village, CO?

The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Greenwood Village, CO is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.37 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.24 mi
21.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.24 mi
Kilometers
21.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.57 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood Village
Sun, Apr 19, 11:29 AM MDT
Return by in Commerce City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce City
2026-04-19T10:57
Arrive Greenwood Village
Sun, Apr 19, 11:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Commerce City
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Denver
CO

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Commerce City
9.2 mi
00h 15m
To Greenwood Village
9.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Greenwood Village.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1304 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · North Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward University Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard South

    146 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South University Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South University Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Belleview Avenue

    2661 ft · 1 min · East Belleview Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Steele Street

    2618 ft · 2 min · South Steele Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    42 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
7.08 mi · 39%
South University Boulevard
4.11 mi · 22%
North Vasquez Boulevard
1.99 mi · 11%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
1.13 mi · 6%
University Boulevard
0.89 mi · 5%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

7.08 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 15m from Commerce City
Leave By
7:26 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Commerce City and Sunny near Greenwood Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Commerce City to Greenwood Village?

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Commerce City and 9.2 miles from Greenwood Village.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.40 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Commerce City and Sunny near Greenwood Village.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Denver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

1 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

2 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

46 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Greenwood Village. Straight-line distance: 13.24 mi (21.3 km).

Commerce City

#1 Commerce City

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population60,336
Coordinates39.8083200, -104.9338700
Altitude1572
CountryUnited States
Greenwood Village

#2 Greenwood Village

City in Colorado

Population14,907
Coordinates39.6172100, -104.9508100
Altitude1666
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce City (-104.93387, 39.80832)
End: Greenwood Village (-104.95081, 39.61721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.40
Round trip
$4.81
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.40 $4.81
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.65 $5.31
Premium $4.39 $2.85 $5.71
Diesel $4.74 $3.08 $6.16

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Commerce City and Greenwood Village. The current time is 10:57:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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