Origin
Commerce City, CO
Morning in Commerce City on Monday
Local time
11:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Commerce City, CO to Fruita, CO
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
260.6 mi
419 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Commerce City, CO
Mark Stebnicki
Fruita, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Commerce City, CO to Fruita, CO covers 260.6 miles and takes about 4h 53m 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 $39.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.3 miles from Commerce City, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 260.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Commerce City, CO to Fruita, 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 |
| East 46th North Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 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 Fruita, 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
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Vasquez Boulevard
7
Turn right onto East 46th North Avenue
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 46th North Avenue
8
Take the exit straight toward I 70 West
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 70 West
9
Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
146 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
81 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
31 mi
·
32 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward CO 340: Fruita, Colorado National Monument
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
CO 340: Fruita, Colorado National Monument
13
Turn right onto South Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Cherry Street
14
Turn right onto West Aspen Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Aspen Avenue
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Square
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Park Square
16
Exit the rotary onto East Aspen Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Aspen Avenue
17
Turn right onto South Maple Street
7 ft
·
South Maple Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.3 miles from Commerce City, CO, or about 2h 26m 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.3 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fruita, 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 260.6 miles and 4h 53m.
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 130.3 mi from Commerce City, CO · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 130.3 miles from Commerce City, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fruita, CO
The final approach into Fruita, 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 Fruita, 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
$39.49 one way
$78.98 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
| premium | $4.43 | $45.48 | $90.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.90 | $115.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.36 | $12.51 |
| Efficient EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.80 | $10.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.2 | 1 | $36.48 | $16.68 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Fruita, CO
Morning in Fruita on Monday
Local time
11:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°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
28 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
4h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Fruita, CO covers 260.6 miles and takes about 4h 53m 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 130.3 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 $39.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Commerce City, CO to Fruita, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Commerce City, CO to Fruita, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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