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Trip from Colorado Springs, CO to Limon, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
73 mi
117 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limon, CO
Marie Martin
Trip Overview
Colorado Springs to Limon is 73 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via US 24 and I-70 Business, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive keeps you within Colorado, moving from the Mountain West region to the Mountain West region. It's a straightforward, short trip, ideal for a quick journey or as a segment of a larger road trip. Given its brevity and straightforward nature, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Colorado Springs, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 57.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| East Platte Avenue | 13.9 mi | 23m |
| I 70 Business | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Weber Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Kiowa Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Nevada Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| H Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pikes Peak Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs, CO and Limon, CO.
1
Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
66 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Nevada Avenue
491 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Nevada Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Kiowa Street
495 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Kiowa Street
4
Turn left onto North Weber Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Weber Street
5
Turn right onto East Platte Avenue
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
East Platte Avenue
6
Continue on East Platte Avenue
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
East Platte Avenue
7
Continue on US 24; CO 4
58 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
US 24; CO 4
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right 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 straight lane.
9
Turn left onto H Avenue
359 ft
·
15 sec
·
H Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
H Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, single-day drive of just 1 hour and 48 minutes, you have the flexibility to depart at any time. There are no listed stops, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or before hitting the final stretch into Limon. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is around $11, it's always wise to top off before embarking on any drive, especially if you plan to continue on other routes after reaching Limon. Given the relatively short distance, you can easily complete this drive in one go without needing to split it up.
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 36.5 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 16 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 56m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Limon, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Colorado Springs, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colorado Springs, CO
This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Colorado Springs, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 24 for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Flying J Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.1 mi from route
Panorama Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Visit websiteCheyenne Mountain Zoo
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+17196339925
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 72.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Nevada Avenue
Turn right onto North Nevada Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Kiowa Street
Turn right onto East Kiowa Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Weber Street
Turn left onto North Weber Street
Navigation decision point
6
71.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287
Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
H Avenue
Turn left onto H Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.00 one way
$22.00 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $11.65 | $23.29 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
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: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Origin
Colorado Springs, CO
Late night in Colorado Springs on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Limon, CO
Late night in Limon on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 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
24 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 48m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossil...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 80% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 24, including a longest stretch of 57.5 miles on this road. The route utilizes East Platte Avenue and I-70 Business, suggesting a mix of main roads that transition into highway driving. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, as the landscape doesn't dramatically shift, maintaining a steady driving experience.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.5 mi on US 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and East Platte Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Nevada Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Limon, CO is easy. At 1h 48m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Nevada Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Kiowa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Weber Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Colorado Springs, CO
Full guide →Colorado Springs is a city of about 490,000 in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of El Paso County, the city lies 63 miles (101 km) south of Denver at the foot of Pikes Peak in South Central Colorado.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 73 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.5 miles on US 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (North Nevada Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Kiowa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Weber Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Limon, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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