How far is Commerce City, CO from Ken Caryl, CO?
The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Ken Caryl, CO is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Commerce City and Ken Caryl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Ken Caryl.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1304 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
5 mi · 7 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive
9.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto West Mineral Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Mineral Avenue
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Continue on West Ken Caryl Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Ken Caryl Avenue
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Turn left onto South Continental Divide Road
147 m · 28 sec · South Continental Divide Road
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Turn left onto South Sangre de Cristo Road
723 ft · 34 sec · South Sangre de Cristo Road
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Turn right onto South Cottonwood Mountain
806 ft · 35 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce City and Ken Caryl.
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.
US 85
Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive
9.62 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Commerce City and Sunny near Ken Caryl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Commerce City to Ken Caryl?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Commerce City and 12.5 miles from Ken Caryl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Commerce City and Sunny near Ken Caryl.
Stop Ideas Near Englewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Englewood.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Ken Caryl. Straight-line distance: 18.65 mi (30.02 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 Ken Caryl
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 32,438 |
| Coordinates | 39.5758200, -105.1122100 |
| Altitude | 1756 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ken Caryl (-105.11221, 39.57582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
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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