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

The driving distance from Edwards, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.66 mi
02h 02m
Flight
88.95 mi
143.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.95 mi
Kilometers
143.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.66 mi
Kilometers
189.36 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM MDT
Return by in Edwards
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwards
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Commerce City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwards
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
Silver Plume
CO

Human settlement in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America

From Edwards
58.4 mi
01h 01m
To Commerce City
59.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    64 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Edwards Access Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Edwards Access Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    98 m · 7 sec · Edwards Access Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Edwards Access Road

    2130 ft · 42 sec · Edwards Access Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edwards Access Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Edwards Access Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Edwards Access Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

    106 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Heartland Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East: Limon

    2842 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 North: Vasquez Boulevard

    1042 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    2249 ft · 37 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dexter Street

    946 ft · 52 sec · Dexter Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    732 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
106 mi · 90%
Heartland Expressway
6.5 mi · 6%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.11 mi · 2%
Edwards Access Road
0.84 mi · 1%
I 270 East
0.54 mi
North Vasquez Boulevard
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

106 mi · 02h 06m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Plume
01h 01m from Edwards
Leave By
2:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Edwards and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Edwards to Commerce City?

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Silver Plume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Edwards and 59.3 miles from Commerce City.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 2:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Edwards and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Commerce City.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Plume

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Silver Plume, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Silver Plume.

RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

29 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

34 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

38 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Granby

47 mi away
438 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwards and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 88.95 mi (143.15 km).

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#1 Edwards

Location in Colorado, USA

Population10,266
Coordinates39.6449900, -106.5942000
Altitude2201
CountryUnited States
Commerce City

#2 Commerce City

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population60,336
Coordinates39.8083200, -104.9338700
Altitude1572
CountryUnited States
Start: (-106.594015, 39.645006)
End: (-104.933706, 39.808312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.69
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $15.35 $30.69
Mid-grade $4.08 $16.95 $33.90
Premium $4.39 $18.22 $36.45
Diesel $4.74 $19.66 $39.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edwards and Commerce City. The current time is 02:16:08.

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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.