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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.37 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.12 mi
6.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.12 mi
Kilometers
6.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.37 mi
Kilometers
8.65 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherrelwood
Tue, May 26, 1:18 AM MDT
Return by in Commerce City
Tue, May 26, 1:29 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce City
2026-05-26T01:07
Arrive Sherrelwood
Tue, May 26, 1:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:08 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Welby
CO

Census-designated place in Colorado

From Commerce City
2.7 mi
00h 05m
To Sherrelwood
2.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 20 mph SSE

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.

  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

    825 ft · 11 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Boulder

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1486 ft · 23 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 224 East: Broadway

    849 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway north, Greenwood Boulevard

    83 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    75 m · 9 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Continue on Greenwood Boulevard

    1 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elder Street

    134 m · 19 sec · Elder Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
277.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.94 mi · 55%
Greenwood Boulevard
1.01 mi · 19%
I 270 West
0.28 mi · 5%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
0.28 mi · 5%
CO 224 East
0.16 mi · 3%
North Vasquez Boulevard
0.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
4.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welby
00h 05m from Commerce City
Leave By
8:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Welby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.2 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 5.9 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 14.7 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 3.6 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 Welby.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

10 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

37 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

39 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Sherrelwood. Straight-line distance: 4.12 mi (6.63 km).

Commerce City

#1 Commerce City

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population60,336
Coordinates39.8083200, -104.9338700
Altitude1572
CountryUnited States
Sherrelwood

#2 Sherrelwood

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

Population18,287
Coordinates39.8377600, -105.0013700
Altitude1613
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce City (-104.93387, 39.80832)
End: Sherrelwood (-105.00137, 39.83776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.72 L · about $0.70
Round trip
$1.41
0.38 gal · 1.44 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Commerce City and Sherrelwood. The current time is 01:07:28.

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.