Connecting Arvada to Limon, this 93.6-mile journey across Colorado’s Mountain West takes approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes. Because the route relies on local roads like Ammons Street, Allison Street, and Ralston Road rather than major interstates, you should plan for a steady pace rather than high-speed travel. This trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it remains a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two points. Consider this a straightforward, practical link between the suburban landscape of Arvada and the plains of Limon.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.8 miles from Arvada, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73 mi
1h 13m
I 70
13.1 mi
17m
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
2m
Ralston Road
1.8 mi
3m
I 70 Business
1.7 mi
3m
Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi
2m
H Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Allison Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 73 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada, CO and Limon, CO.
1
Start on this road
41 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Ammons Street
58 ft·7 sec·Ammons Street
3
Turn left
313 ft·25 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto Allison Street
172 ft·13 sec·Allison Street
5
Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Ralston Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto CO 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Sheridan Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 70 EastUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 70
3.9 mi·5 min·I 70
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
9.3 mi·12 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
2.4 mi·2 min·Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on I 70
73 mi·1 hr 13 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 70 Business
0.3 mi·45 sec·I 70 Business
Exit 359Toward I 70 Business: LimonUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
0.3 mi·48 sec·I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287
1.1 mi·1 min·I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto H Avenue
359 ft·15 sec·H Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
H Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 93.6-mile route, try to depart during daylight hours to ensure you have clear visibility for every turn. Since the drive takes less than two hours, you have the flexibility to make the trip in one go without needing scheduled rest stops. Keep your $14 fuel budget in mind before you head out, as local roads can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than consistent highway cruising. One concrete tip for this route: since you are navigating through multiple local streets, double-check your navigation system before leaving Arvada to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns on Ammons, Allison, and Ralston roads. This short duration allows you to easily adjust your schedule if you encounter unexpected traffic.
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 46.8 miles from Arvada, CO, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73 miles.
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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 55m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Limon, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arvada, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arvada, CO
This is one driving day of about 93.6 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Arvada, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 73 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 91.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Allison Street
At end of road, turn right onto Allison Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Ralston Road
Turn left onto Ralston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard
Turn right onto CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7.1 mi into trip|~12m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
91.8 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|I 70 Business
Take the exit onto I 70 Business toward I 70 Business: Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 359
Toward I 70 Business: Limon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.10 one way
$28.21 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$14.93
$29.86
premium
$4.39
$16.19
$32.38
diesel
$5.61
$20.67
$41.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.1
0
$9.83
$4.49
Efficient EV
23.4
0
$8.19
$3.74
EV Truck/SUV
37.4
0
$13.10
$5.99
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Arvada, CO
Late night
in Arvada on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Limon, CO
Late night
in Limon on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°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
22 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 44m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features zero highway miles, forcing you to navigate through various intersections and local transitions. The road's personality is defined by its winding, non-highway nature, requiring you to stay alert through the various segments of Arvada and beyond. Since there are no designated long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find the driving experience stays consistent in its technical, local focus. Navigating these specific streets provides a localized perspective of the region that you simply wouldn't get on a major freeway.
Only 16% 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: 73 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 Allison Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Allison Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Ralston Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Arvada is a city of about 125,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the U.S. state of Colorado. A former farming community in Jefferson and Adams counties, the city is now a residential suburb of Denver. Olde Town Arvada lies 7 miles (11 km) northwest of the Colorado State Capitol and 9 miles (14 km) east of the Front Range foothills.
Top landmarks
•Arvada Flour Mill — historic mill in Arvada, Colorado, USA
•Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities — art center in Arvada, Colorado
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 93.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 Limon, 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 (Allison Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Ralston Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Limon, CO before heading back.
