Connecting the plains of Limon to the urban hub of Colorado Springs, this 72.9-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Colorado landscape. You can comfortably complete the drive in about 1 hour and 48 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Mountain West locations. Because the route is compact, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers moving between the eastern plains and the base of the Rockies.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Limon, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 24
71.4 mi
1h 45m
Main Street
1.1 mi
1m
North Weber Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Pikes Peak Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
H Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limon, CO and Colorado Springs, 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
1.1 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 24
71 mi·1 hr 45 min·US 24
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto North Weber Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·North Weber Street
5
Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
422 ft·14 sec·East Pikes Peak Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
East Pikes Peak Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you don't need to worry about complex pacing or mid-trip hotel reservations. Aim to leave Limon with a full tank to cover your $11 fuel estimate, as there are no formal stops required on this direct route. Keep in mind that because US 24 accounts for the vast majority of your travel, traffic volume on that highway will be the biggest factor in your arrival time. Take advantage of the trip's brevity by planning your arrival in Colorado Springs for mid-morning or early afternoon, which gives you the most flexibility to navigate the final local streets comfortably.
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 Limon, CO, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 54m 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 Colorado Springs, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Limon, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Limon, CO
This is one driving day of about 72.9 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Limon, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 24 for about 71.4 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
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 72.8 — 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
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 24
Turn left onto US 24
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
72.6 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|North Weber Street
Turn left onto North Weber Street
Navigation decision point
5
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|East Pikes Peak Avenue
Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.98 one way
$21.97 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$11.63
$23.26
premium
$4.39
$12.61
$25.22
diesel
$5.61
$16.10
$32.19
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
$7.65
$3.50
Efficient EV
18.2
0
$6.38
$2.92
EV Truck/SUV
29.2
0
$10.21
$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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Limon, CO
Morning
in Limon on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Colorado Springs, CO
Morning
in Colorado Springs on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°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 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 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
near mile 72.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 98% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major routes. The journey is dominated by a single, uninterrupted 71.4-mile stretch along US 24, which serves as the primary artery for the entire trip. You will navigate through Main Street and North Weber Street as you approach your destination, providing a brief transition from open highway to city driving. The road maintains a consistent pace, offering a predictable ride that allows you to focus on the transition from the high plains toward the mountain foothills.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.4 mi on US 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71 / Main Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Limon, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is easy. At 1h 48m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 1.1 miles (US 24): Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles (North Weber Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 71.4 miles on US 24. 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 1.1 miles (US 24): Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 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 Colorado Springs, CO before heading back.
