Origin
Commerce City, CO
Night in Commerce City on Saturday
Local time
10:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Commerce City, CO to Englewood, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Good
6 stations
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
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Englewood, CO
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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.
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
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
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
13
Merge onto I 25
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dexter Street
At end of road, turn right onto Dexter Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East 60th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East 60th Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.26 one way
$4.52 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Night in Englewood on Saturday
Local time
10:39 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on North Valley Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
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: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 60th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on North Valley Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Englewood, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Dexter Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 60th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Englewood, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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