How far is Commerce City, CO from Gunnison, CO?
The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Gunnison, CO is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Commerce City and Gunnison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Gunnison.
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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
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn sharp right
59.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Turn right onto North Iowa Street
159 m · 23 sec · North Iowa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce City and Gunnison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Commerce City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gunnison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Commerce City to Gunnison?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Fairplay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Commerce City and 103.3 miles from Gunnison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 7:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Commerce City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gunnison.
Stop Ideas Near Fairplay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Gunnison. Straight-line distance: 137.78 mi (221.74 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 Gunnison
County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,840 |
| Coordinates | 38.5458200, -106.9253200 |
| Altitude | 2348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gunnison (-106.92532, 38.54582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $26.96 | $53.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $29.77 | $59.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.01 | $64.02 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $34.53 | $69.07 |
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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