Origin
Limon, CO
Late night in Limon on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Limon, CO to Aurora, 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 26m
Distance
79 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limon, CO
Marie Martin
Aurora, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 79-mile drive from Limon, Colorado to Aurora, Colorado takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. It's an easy day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route primarily uses Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and East Colfax Avenue, with a substantial portion on I-70 Business, meaning about 100% of the drive is on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this is an economical option for getting between these two Mountain West locations. The journey is straightforward, making it a practical choice for a quick transition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 71 mi | 1h 10m |
| East Colfax Avenue | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| I 70 Business | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Potomac Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Toledo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| H Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 10th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 71 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limon, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on H Avenue
319 ft
·
16 sec
·
H Avenue
2
Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 70 West
5
Merge onto I 70
71 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
Toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
7
Turn slight left onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
Toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
8
Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East Colfax Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Potomac Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto East 10th Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 10th Avenue
11
Turn left onto Toledo Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Toledo Street
12
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Vaughn Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Limon, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 79 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71 / Main Street
Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 70 West
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
72.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
Take the exit onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287 toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
5
79 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
North Vaughn Street
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.90 one way
$23.81 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| premium | $4.39 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Aurora, CO
Late night in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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 for this trip, despite the significant highway mileage. While you'll spend 100% of your time on roads that could be considered highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 71 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This suggests a mix of faster-paced driving interspersed with more frequent changes in direction or road type as you approach Aurora. The profile indicates you'll navigate through various road segments, so stay alert for these transitions.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.8 miles (I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Aurora, CO
Full guide →Founded 1891
Aurora is a city of about 400,000 of the Denver Metropolitan Area in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies immediately east of Denver in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. In 2008 it was named the "All American City."
Top landmarks
- • DeLaney Barn
- • Blanche A. Wilson House — house
- • Plains Conservation Center — park in Colorado, United States of America
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 26m. Total distance: 79 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.8 miles (I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aurora, 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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