How far is Louisville, CO from Commerce City, CO?

The driving distance from Louisville, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.96 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.73 mi
25.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.73 mi
Kilometers
25.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.96 mi
Kilometers
30.51 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 PM MDT
Return by in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-18T23:18
Arrive Commerce City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Westminster
CO

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Louisville
9.5 mi
00h 14m
To Commerce City
9.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Commerce City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Commerce City.

  1. 1

    Start on Spruce Street

    98 m · 16 sec · Spruce Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    105 m · 17 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    825 ft · 28 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Courtesy Road

    1749 ft · 35 sec · Courtesy Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South 96th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 96th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Interlocken Loop

    596 ft · 19 sec · Interlocken Loop

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 36 East: Denver

    2196 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 North: Vasquez Boulevard

    1042 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    2249 ft · 37 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dexter Street

    946 ft · 52 sec · Dexter Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    732 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Commerce City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10.9 mi · 57%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.44 mi · 18%
South 96th Street
1.66 mi · 9%
Northwest Parkway
0.97 mi · 5%
North Vasquez Boulevard
0.43 mi · 2%
US 36 East
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

3.44 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 14m from Louisville
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Louisville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Commerce City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Commerce City?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Louisville and 9.4 miles from Commerce City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Louisville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Commerce City.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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 Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

10 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

32 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 15.73 mi (25.31 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Colorado

Population19,060
Coordinates39.9777600, -105.1319300
Altitude1626
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: Spruce Street (-105.13193, 39.977789)
End: (-104.933706, 39.808312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.48
Round trip
$4.96
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.48 $4.96
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.74 $5.47
Premium $4.39 $2.94 $5.88
Diesel $4.74 $3.17 $6.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Commerce City. The current time is 23:18:40.

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.