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

The driving distance from Wellington, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
65.73 mi
01h 10m
Flight
62 mi
99.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62 mi
Kilometers
99.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.73 mi
Kilometers
105.79 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce City
Mon, Apr 20, 2:50 AM MDT
Return by in Wellington
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellington
2026-04-20T01:40
Arrive Commerce City
Mon, Apr 20, 2:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellington
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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Wellington
32.8 mi
00h 35m
To Commerce City
32.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cleveland Avenue

    2777 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.9 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon

    3003 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

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

    1042 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    2249 ft · 37 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dexter Street

    946 ft · 52 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 Wellington 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
53.1 mi · 81%
North Valley Highway
10.2 mi · 16%
Cleveland Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
I 270 East
0.57 mi · 1%
North Vasquez Boulevard
0.43 mi · 1%
US 85
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

49.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 35m from Wellington
Leave By
4:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wellington and Mostly Sunny near Commerce City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Wellington and 32.9 miles from Commerce City.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wellington and Mostly Sunny near Commerce City.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 62 mi (99.78 km).

Wellington

#1 Wellington

Town in Colorado, United States

Population9,620
Coordinates40.7038700, -105.0085900
Altitude1586
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: Cleveland Avenue (-105.008588, 40.703944)
End: (-104.933706, 39.808312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.39 $10.19 $20.37
Diesel $4.74 $10.99 $21.98

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellington and Commerce City. The current time is 01:40:22.

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.