Origin
Commerce City, CO
Evening in Commerce City on Wednesday
Local time
7:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Commerce City, CO to Twin Lakes, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
10m
Distance
5.8 mi
9 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Commerce City, CO
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Twin Lakes, CO
Giulia Gasparrini
Trip Overview
The drive from Commerce City, CO to Twin Lakes, CO covers 5.8 miles and takes about 10m 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 $0.87 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
2.9 miles from Commerce City, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 10m drive with frequent turns across 5.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 Twin Lakes, CO is easy. At 10m 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 Twin Lakes, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter Street | — | — |
| East 60th Avenue | — | — |
| North Vasquez Boulevard | — | — |
| I 270 West | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | — | — |
| Pecos Street | — | — |
| West 70th Place | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dexter Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City, CO and Twin Lakes, 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
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Vasquez Boulevard
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Boulder
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 270 West: Boulder
8
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward Pecos Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Pecos Street
11
Turn straight onto Pecos Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pecos Street
12
Turn left onto West 70th Place
240 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 70th Place
13
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 2.9 miles from Commerce City, CO, or about 5m 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 5.8 miles or 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 2.9 miles or 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Twin Lakes, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Commerce City, CO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Commerce City, CO
This is one driving day of about 5.8 miles and 10m.
At 5.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 2.9 mi from Commerce City, CO · 5m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 5.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 2.9 miles from Commerce City, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Twin Lakes, CO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Twin Lakes, CO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.87 one way
$1.75 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $0.93 | $1.85 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.00 | $2.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.51 | $0.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Twin Lakes, CO
Evening in Twin Lakes on Wednesday
Local time
7:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10m 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 Twin Lakes, CO covers 5.8 miles and takes about 10m 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 2.9 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 $0.87 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.
The drive from Commerce City, CO to Twin Lakes, CO is easy. At 10m 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 Twin Lakes, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Commerce City, CO to Twin Lakes, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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