Origin
Commerce City, CO
Evening in Commerce City on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Commerce City, CO to Edwards, CO
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
116.3 mi
187 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 11m
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6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Commerce City, CO
Mark Stebnicki
Edwards, CO
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Commerce City to Edwards, you are looking at a 116.3-mile journey across the Mountain West. Clocking in at approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, this trip is perfectly manageable as a straightforward day trip. You will primarily navigate via the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway, transitioning through North Vasquez Boulevard before reaching the Edwards Access Road. Expect to budget around $18 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the drive is relatively short and direct, there is no need to split this into an overnight excursion. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you from the Denver metro area into the heart of the mountains without a complex itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.2 miles from Commerce City, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise. While the vast majority of your time—roughly 112.9 miles—will be spent on the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway, the route requires your full attention due to its technical nature. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a varied driving experience that shifts away from typical interstate monotony. The road demands focus as you transition from local surface streets like North Vasquez Boulevard into the more winding sections of the trip. You will find that the personality of the drive changes significantly as you move from the urban outskirts into the mountain environment.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 112.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Dexter Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Dexter Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 60th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Dexter Street
At end of road, turn right onto Dexter Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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East 60th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East 60th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 6; US 85; CO 2 / North Vasquez Boulevard
Turn right onto US 6; US 85; CO 2 / North Vasquez Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
115.7 mi into trip
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~2h 19m in
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I 70 Business / Edwards Access Road
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business / Edwards Access Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | 112.9 mi | 2h 12m |
| North Vasquez Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| Edwards Access Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dexter Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 60th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 46th North Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
— 112.9 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City, CO and Edwards, CO.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
55 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Dexter Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dexter Street
3
Turn right
148 ft
·
16 sec
4
Turn left
96 ft
·
12 sec
5
At end of road, turn left onto East 60th Avenue
200 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 60th Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto US 6; US 85; CO 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Vasquez Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 6; US 85
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 46th North Avenue
8
Take the exit onto US 6; US 85
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 6; US 85
Toward I 70 West
9
Merge onto I 70
113 mi
·
2 hr 12 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Edwards
11
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business
250 ft
·
5 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
12
Continue on I 70 Business
314 ft
·
6 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
13
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
14
Continue on I 70 Business
301 ft
·
6 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
15
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
16
Continue on I 70 Business
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
17
Turn right
211 ft
·
15 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 20-minute trip with no mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. We recommend fueling up before you leave Commerce City to keep your $18 budget on track, as local mountain pricing can fluctuate. Keep in mind that this is a continuous stretch of road, so plan your breaks strategically if you prefer to stretch your legs before hitting the final segments of the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway. Because the route is categorized as turn-heavy, stay alert for changing road conditions as you approach the Edwards Access Road. Taking this trip in a single day is the most efficient way to travel, allowing you to reach your destination without the hassle of mid-way lodging.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.2 miles from Commerce City, CO, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.9 miles.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edwards, 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 116.3 miles and 2h 20m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway for about 112.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.2 mi from Commerce City, CO · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 58.2 miles from Commerce City, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.9 miles.
Arriving in Edwards, CO
The final approach into Edwards, 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 Edwards, CO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.62 one way
$35.25 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
| premium | $4.43 | $20.30 | $40.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.84 | $51.68 |
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: 40.7 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 | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
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
Edwards, CO
Evening in Edwards on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
54°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
13 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 20m 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 Edwards, CO covers 116.3 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway, North Vasquez Boulevard, Edwards Access Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.2 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 $17.62 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Dexter Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 60th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Commerce City, CO to Edwards, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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