Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
80 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The drive from Commerce City, CO to Fort Carson, CO covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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 $10.87 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40 miles from Commerce City, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 80 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City, CO and Fort Carson, CO.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dexter Street
Turn right
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 60th Avenue
Turn right onto North Vasquez Boulevard
Turn slight right onto North Colorado Boulevard
Continue on South Colorado Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colo Springs
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on Nelson Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on Nelson Boulevard
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nelson Boulevard
Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Boulevard
Turn right onto Wetzel Avenue
Turn left onto Prussman Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40 miles or 50m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Carson, CO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Commerce City, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 80 miles and 1h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40 mi from Commerce City, CO · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40 miles from Commerce City, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fort Carson, 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 Fort Carson, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.87 one way
$21.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $12.13 | $24.25 |
| premium | $4.15 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.20 | $5.12 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Commerce City on Saturday
Local time
8:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Fort Carson on Saturday
Local time
8:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Castle Rock, CO
40 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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