How far is Fountain, CO from Commerce City, CO?
The driving distance from Fountain, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 01h 36m.
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.
Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain and Commerce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain and Commerce City.
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Start on South Main Street
1001 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Indiana Avenue
1041 ft · 26 sec · West Indiana Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Santa Fe Avenue
2267 ft · 51 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North: Colo Springs
1754 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
11.2 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
55.5 mi · 59 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 2: Colorado Boulevard
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 2: South Colorado Boulevard
879 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 2 North: Colorado Boulevard
102 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Colorado Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7 min · South Colorado Boulevard
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Continue on North Colorado Boulevard
4.8 mi · 10 min · North Colorado Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · 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 Fountain 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.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
55.5 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Fountain 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 Fountain to Commerce City?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Fountain and 49.2 miles from Commerce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.02 one way or $24.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fountain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Commerce City.
Stop Ideas Near Larkspur
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 Larkspur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fountain and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 78.8 mi (126.81 km).
#1 Fountain
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 31,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.6822200, -104.7008100 |
| Altitude | 1690 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
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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