How far is Commerce City, CO from Rock Springs, WY?
The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Rock Springs, WY is about 334 miles (537.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Commerce City and Rock Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Rock Springs.
-
1
Start on the route
732 ft · 56 sec
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dexter Street
722 ft · 34 sec · Dexter Street
-
3
Turn right
45 m · 16 sec
-
4
Turn left
29 m · 12 sec
-
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 60th Avenue
61 m · 15 sec · East 60th Avenue
-
6
Turn right onto North Vasquez Boulevard
825 ft · 11 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Boulder
1503 ft · 39 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1690 ft · 41 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
-
13
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
53.4 mi · 53 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward Owl Canyon Road
1365 ft · 42 sec
-
15
Turn left onto East County Road 70
6.5 mi · 10 min · East County Road 70
-
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North County Road 19
20 m · 1 sec · North County Road 19
-
17
Exit the roundabout onto North County Road 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · North County Road 19
-
18
Continue on West County Road 72
3.8 mi · 6 min · West County Road 72
-
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 287
21.9 mi · 25 min · North Highway 287
-
20
Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 287
-
21
Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
-
22
Take the exit slight right
2889 ft · 1 min
-
23
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
205.5 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West
2755 ft · 48 sec
-
25
Turn left onto 9th Street
2579 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street
-
26
Turn left onto South Side Belt Route
2032 ft · 41 sec · South Side Belt Route
-
27
Turn slight right
70 m · 10 sec
-
28
Turn straight onto James Drive
813 ft · 25 sec · James Drive
-
29
Turn left onto Virginia Street
905 ft · 47 sec · Virginia Street
-
30
Turn left onto Edgar Street
789 ft · 22 sec · Edgar Street
-
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Street
129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street
-
32
Turn left onto Collins Street
26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce City and Rock Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
206 mi · 03h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Commerce City and Sunny near Rock Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Commerce City to Rock Springs?
The road trip is about 334 miles (537.6 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Elk Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from Commerce City and 167.2 miles from Rock Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.9 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 5:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.99 one way or $101.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Commerce City and Sunny near Rock Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 255.14 mi (410.61 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 Rock Springs
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 22,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.5874600, -109.2029000 |
| Altitude | 1947 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Springs (-109.2029, 41.58746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.33 | $50.99 | $101.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $55.64 | $111.27 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $59.69 | $119.39 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $76.84 | $153.67 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026