How far is Evans, CO from Commerce City, CO?
The driving distance from Evans, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evans and Commerce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evans and Commerce City.
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Start on State Street
104 m · 24 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 37th Street
91 m · 6 sec · 37th Street
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Turn right onto Highway 85
1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 85
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 85
3092 ft · 57 sec · Highway 85
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34
4.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 34
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Turn right onto County Road 49
20 mi · 23 min · County Road 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 76 West
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 85 South: Commerce City
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East 60th Avenue
18 m · 7 sec · East 60th Avenue
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Turn right onto Dexter Street
819 ft · 42 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 Evans and Commerce City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 76 West
Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Evans and Sunny near Commerce City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evans to Commerce City?
The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Evans and 17.4 miles from Commerce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evans and Sunny near Commerce City.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Fort Lupton City Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
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Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 41.28 mi (66.43 km).
#1 Evans
Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado
| Population | 23,183 |
| Coordinates | 40.3763700, -104.6921900 |
| Altitude | 1418 |
| 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: (-104.933706, 39.808312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.70 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
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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