How far is Craig, CO from Commerce City, CO?
The driving distance from Craig, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
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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 04h 23m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Craig and Commerce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craig and Commerce City.
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Start on the route
113 m · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Victory Way
55 m · 13 sec · East Victory Way
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Turn left onto Yampa Avenue
667 ft · 20 sec · Yampa Avenue
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1549 ft · 45 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Street
621 ft · 21 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn slight right onto East Victory Way
45.8 mi · 57 min · East Victory Way
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Continue straight
3270 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
46.8 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
1353 ft · 34 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Tyler Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tyler Avenue
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Continue on Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
30.6 mi · 40 min · Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
746 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 70 East
1368 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
63 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East: Limon
2842 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 North: Vasquez Boulevard
1042 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
2249 ft · 37 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dexter Street
946 ft · 52 sec · Dexter Street
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Turn left
732 ft · 54 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Craig and Commerce City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
63 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Craig and Chance Rain Showers near Commerce City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Craig to Commerce City?
The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Kremmling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Craig and 102.4 miles from Commerce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.23 one way or $62.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Craig and Chance Rain Showers near Commerce City.
Stop Ideas Near Kremmling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kremmling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Craig and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 146.34 mi (235.51 km).
#1 Craig
City in Colorado
| Population | 8,953 |
| Coordinates | 40.5152500, -107.5464500 |
| Altitude | 1889 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Commerce City
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 60,336 |
| Coordinates | 39.8083200, -104.9338700 |
| Altitude | 1572 |
| Country | United States |
End: Commerce City (-104.93387, 39.80832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $4.33 | $31.23 | $62.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $34.07 | $68.14 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $36.55 | $73.11 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $47.05 | $94.11 |
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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