How far is Littleton, CO from Commerce City, CO?
The driving distance from Littleton, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Littleton and Commerce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Littleton and Commerce City.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto South Nevada Street
54 m · 15 sec · South Nevada Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
786 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 85
116 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Santa Fe Drive
6.4 mi · 8 min · South Santa Fe Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction
919 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 85: Vasquez Boulevard
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 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 Littleton and Commerce City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Santa Fe Drive
Merge slight left onto South Santa Fe Drive
6.36 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Littleton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Commerce City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Littleton to Commerce City?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Littleton and 9.4 miles from Commerce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Littleton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Commerce City.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Littleton and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 14.17 mi (22.81 km).
#1 Littleton
A city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 46,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.6133200, -105.0166500 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
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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