How far is Commerce City, CO from Sherrelwood, CO?
The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Sherrelwood, CO is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Census-designated place in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Commerce City and Sherrelwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Sherrelwood.
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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
825 ft · 11 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Boulder
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1486 ft · 23 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 224 East: Broadway
849 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway north, Greenwood Boulevard
83 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
75 m · 9 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Greenwood Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Elder Street
134 m · 19 sec · Elder Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elder Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce City and Sherrelwood.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.94 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Commerce City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrelwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Commerce City to Sherrelwood?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Welby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Commerce City and 2.7 miles from Sherrelwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.70 one way or $1.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Commerce City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrelwood.
Stop Ideas Near Welby
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 Welby.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Sherrelwood. Straight-line distance: 4.12 mi (6.63 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 Sherrelwood
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
| Population | 18,287 |
| Coordinates | 39.8377600, -105.0013700 |
| Altitude | 1613 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherrelwood (-105.00137, 39.83776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.70 | $1.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.83 | $1.67 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
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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