Origin
Evans, CO
Afternoon in Evans on Friday
Local time
4:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evans, CO to Commerce City, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evans, CO
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Commerce City, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evans, CO to Commerce City, CO covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, County Road 49, Highway 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 53.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and County Road 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.4 miles on I 76.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and County Road 49. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 37th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (37th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 85 / Highway 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 34 / Highway 34): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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37th Street
Turn left onto 37th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 85 / Highway 85
Keep slight right at fork onto US 85 / Highway 85
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 34 / Highway 34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 34 / Highway 34
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 76
Merge onto I 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
50.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 6; US 85
Take the exit onto US 6; US 85 toward US 6 West, US 85 South: Commerce City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward US 6 West, US 85 South: Commerce City
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 24.4 mi | 25m |
| County Road 49 | 20 mi | 23m |
| Highway 34 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Highway 85 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dexter Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 37th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 24.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evans, CO and Commerce City, CO.
1
Start on State Street
340 ft
·
23 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto 37th Street
298 ft
·
5 sec
·
37th Street
3
Turn right onto US 85
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 85
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 85
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Highway 85
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 34
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 34
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 49
20 mi
·
23 min
·
County Road 49
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 76 West
8
Merge onto I 76
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 6; US 85
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 6; US 85
Exit 9
Toward US 6 West, US 85 South: Commerce City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto East 60th Avenue
58 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 60th Avenue
11
Turn right onto Dexter Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Dexter Street
12
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
53 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Evans, CO · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Evans, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Commerce City, CO
The final approach into Commerce City, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.21 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $8.58 | $17.17 |
| premium | $4.39 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Commerce City, CO
Afternoon in Commerce City on Friday
Local time
4:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Hudson, CO
27 mi in
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
2 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
1h 4m 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 Evans, CO to Commerce City, CO covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, County Road 49, Highway 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from Evans, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.11 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (37th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 85 / Highway 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 34 / Highway 34): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Evans, CO to Commerce City, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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