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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.29 mi
00h 52m
Flight
41.28 mi
66.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.28 mi
Kilometers
66.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.29 mi
Kilometers
71.28 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce City
Wed, Apr 22, 7:31 PM MDT
Return by in Evans
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Commerce City
Wed, Apr 22, 7:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans
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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Evans
26.9 mi
00h 26m
To Commerce City
17.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    104 m · 24 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 37th Street

    91 m · 6 sec · 37th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 85

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 85

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 85

    3092 ft · 57 sec · Highway 85

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 34

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 49

    20 mi · 23 min · County Road 49

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West

    901 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 85 South: Commerce City

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 60th Avenue

    18 m · 7 sec · East 60th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dexter Street

    819 ft · 42 sec · Dexter Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    732 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evans 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
24.6 mi · 56%
County Road 49
20 mi · 45%
Highway 34
4.2 mi · 9%
US 6 West
3.3 mi · 7%
Highway 85
1.25 mi · 3%
Dexter Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 26m from Evans
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Fort Lupton City Hall

Fort Lupton , CO
130 S McKinley Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.9 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 41.28 mi (66.43 km).

Evans

#1 Evans

Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado

Population23,183
Coordinates40.3763700, -104.6921900
Altitude1418
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: State Street (-104.692611, 40.376519)
End: (-104.933706, 39.808312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evans and Commerce City. The current time is 18:38:48.

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.