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 Englewood, CO
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Commerce City, CO
Mark Stebnicki
Englewood, CO
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Commerce City to Englewood, you are in for a quick 15-mile trip across the Mountain West. Clocking in at approximately 24 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via North Valley Highway, South Broadway, and North Vasquez Boulevard. With a fuel cost of just $2, this commute is highly economical for your travel budget. Because both cities are located within Colorado, you will remain in the same region throughout the entire journey. It is a straightforward, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
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
7.5 miles from Commerce City, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate slog. Only about 2% of this 15-mile trek takes place on highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local streets and boulevards. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch while traveling 5.9 miles on the North Valley Highway. The character of the road shifts as you transition between these thoroughfares, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. It is a practical, urban-focused experience that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Dexter Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 15 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 (East 60th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
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.
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 274
Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
7
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 207A
Toward Broadway
Towns Along This Route
Between Commerce City, CO and Englewood, CO, road signs point toward Colorado Springs and Broadway.
Colorado Springs
3.8 mi in
|
~7m
Broadway
11 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Valley Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| South Broadway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North Vasquez Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dexter Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 60th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Valley Highway
— 5.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City, CO and Englewood, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 274
Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Use the none lane.
13
Merge onto I 25
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 207A
Toward Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Broadway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Broadway
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
South Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 24-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move for local commutes. Because there are zero planned stops, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you hit the road to take full advantage of the low $2 cost. Keep a close eye on the transitions between North Vasquez Boulevard and South Broadway, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires frequent navigation adjustments. Treat this as a simple, efficient run across the metro area. Being prepared for local traffic patterns will make your transition between these two Colorado cities much smoother.
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 7.5 miles from Commerce City, CO, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.9 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 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.5 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Englewood, 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 15 miles and 24m.
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 North Valley Highway for about 5.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.5 mi from Commerce City, CO · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.5 miles from Commerce City, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Englewood, CO
The final approach into Englewood, 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 Englewood, 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
$2.27 one way
$4.55 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.43 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Englewood, CO
Evening in Englewood on Sunday
Local time
5:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°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
29 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
24m 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 Englewood, CO covers 15 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Valley Highway, South Broadway, North Vasquez Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 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 $2.27 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 15 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 (East 60th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Commerce City, CO and Englewood, CO, road signs point toward Colorado Springs and Broadway.
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