Origin
Commerce City, CO
Evening in Commerce City on Sunday
Local time
5:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Commerce City, CO to Cañon City, CO
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
117.3 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
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6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Commerce City, CO
Mark Stebnicki
Cañon City, CO
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Commerce City, CO to Cañon City, CO covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dexter Street, East 60th Avenue, North Vasquez Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.6 miles from Commerce City, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 117.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dexter Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Commerce City, CO to Cañon City, CO is easy. At 2h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Commerce City, CO to Cañon City, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 60th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Vasquez Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Colorado Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Colorado Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monument Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Dexter Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City, CO and Cañon City, CO.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
56 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dexter Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Dexter Street
3
Turn right
148 ft
·
16 sec
4
Turn left
95 ft
·
12 sec
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 60th Avenue
200 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 60th Avenue
6
Turn right onto North Vasquez Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Vasquez Boulevard
7
Turn slight right onto North Colorado Boulevard
7.8 mi
·
16 min
·
North Colorado Boulevard
8
Continue on South Colorado Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Colorado Boulevard
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colo Springs
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 25 South: Colo Springs
10
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
56 mi
·
58 min
·
South Valley Highway
11
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
13
Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
31 mi
·
40 min
·
South Nevada Avenue
14
Turn right onto 3rd Street
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
3rd Street
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mackenzie Avenue
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mackenzie Avenue
16
Turn right onto Royal Gorge Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Royal Gorge Boulevard
17
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
South 4th Street
18
Turn right onto Macon Avenue
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
Macon Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.6 miles from Commerce City, CO, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.6 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cañon City, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Commerce City, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Commerce City, CO
This is one driving day of about 117.3 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Commerce City, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.6 mi from Commerce City, CO · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.6 miles from Commerce City, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cañon City, CO
The final approach into Cañon City, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cañon City, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.78 one way
$35.55 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $18.86 | $37.72 |
| premium | $4.43 | $20.47 | $40.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.51 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cañon City, CO
Evening in Cañon City on Sunday
Local time
5:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Commerce City, CO to Cañon City, CO covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dexter Street, East 60th Avenue, North Vasquez Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.6 miles from Commerce City, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Commerce City, CO to Cañon City, CO is easy. At 2h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Commerce City, CO to Cañon City, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Commerce City, CO to Cañon City, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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