How far is Commerce City, CO from Wellington, CO?

The driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Wellington, CO is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.28 mi
01h 12m
Flight
62 mi
99.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62 mi
Kilometers
99.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.28 mi
Kilometers
105.06 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellington
Mon, Apr 20, 4:28 AM MDT
Return by in Commerce City
Mon, Apr 20, 5:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce City
2026-04-20T03:16
Arrive Wellington
Mon, Apr 20, 4:28 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Commerce City
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Commerce City
32.7 mi
00h 36m
To Wellington
32.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Commerce City and Wellington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City and Wellington.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.9 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 1 South: Wellington

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Cleveland Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce City and Wellington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.9 mi · 81%
North Valley Highway
10.4 mi · 16%
Cleveland Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
I 25 North
0.32 mi
I 270 West
0.28 mi
CO 1 South
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

49.9 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 36m from Commerce City
Leave By
4:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Commerce City and Mostly Sunny near Wellington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Commerce City to Wellington?

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Commerce City and 32.6 miles from Wellington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.51 one way or $17.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Commerce City and Mostly Sunny near Wellington.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce City and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 62 mi (99.78 km).

Commerce City

#1 Commerce City

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Wellington

Town in Colorado, United States

Population9,620
Coordinates40.7038700, -105.0085900
Altitude1586
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce City (-104.93387, 39.80832)
End: Wellington (-105.00859, 40.70387)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.72 L · about $8.51
Round trip
$17.01
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.51 $17.01
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.39 $18.79
Premium $4.39 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $4.74 $10.90 $21.79

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Commerce City and Wellington. The current time is 03:16:00.

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.