How far is Garden City, KS from Commerce City, CO?
The driving distance from Garden City, KS to Commerce City, CO is about 330.7 miles (532.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Colorado, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Commerce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Commerce City.
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Start on West Walnut Street
125 m · 8 sec · West Walnut Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Jones Avenue
2926 ft · 1 min · West Buffalo Jones Avenue
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Turn right onto North Taylor Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Taylor Avenue
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Continue straight
78.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn left onto Eagle Eye
1 mi · 1 min · Eagle Eye
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, Denver
870 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
233.4 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 North: Vasquez Boulevard
1448 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
1244 ft · 24 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 Garden City and Commerce City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
233 mi · 03h 54m
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 Garden City 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 Garden City to Commerce City?
The road trip is about 330.7 miles (532.2 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Garden City and 165.5 miles from Commerce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.41 one way or $86.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Garden City and Commerce City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garden City and Sunny near Commerce City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 252.56 mi (406.45 km).
#1 Garden City
City in and the county seat of Finney County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 5,648 |
| Coordinates | 37.9716900, -100.8726600 |
| Altitude | 865 |
| 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: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $3.72 | $43.41 | $86.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.11 | $47.92 | $95.83 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $52.01 | $104.03 |
| Diesel | $5.77 | $67.36 | $134.72 |
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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