Limon to Denver is 90.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 41 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive covers 90.3 miles, mostly on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, connecting the Mountain West region of Colorado to itself. Expect a fairly straightforward trip with a focus on reaching your destination efficiently. With a duration under two hours and a modest fuel cost, this is an easy day trip or a simple leg of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on a major highway, making it a practical option for getting between these two Colorado points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Limon, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73.1 mi
1h 13m
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
11.3 mi
14m
Main Street
1 mi
1m
North Broadway
1 mi
3m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.8 mi
<1m
Park Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Park Avenue West
0.5 mi
1m
I 70 Business
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 73.1 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limon, CO and Denver, 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
73 mi·1 hr 13 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 70
3.4 mi·4 min·Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
2.8 mi·3 min·Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
5.2 mi·6 min·Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 274Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado SpringsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.8 mi·54 sec·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·12 sec
Toward Park Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Park Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Park Avenue
14
Turn straight onto Park Avenue West
0.5 mi·1 min·Park Avenue West
15
Continue on West 22nd Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West 22nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto North Broadway
1.0 mi·3 min·North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto East 14th Avenue
0.1 mi·29 sec·East 14th Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left
358 ft·27 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, one-day trip of just over 90 miles, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, so plan accordingly before you leave Limon. While there are no designated stops mentioned, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Denver, as it's always wise to top off before entering a larger metropolitan area. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 73.1 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, so you can settle in for a solid period of driving before needing to navigate more local roads.
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 45.2 miles from Limon, CO, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.1 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 20 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 47m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denver, 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 90.3 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Limon, 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 73.1 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 90.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
8
86.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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
8
87.4 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown
9
87.5 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Park Avenue, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Park Avenue, Downtown
7
90.2 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.61 one way
$27.21 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$14.41
$28.81
premium
$4.39
$15.62
$31.24
diesel
$5.61
$19.94
$39.87
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: 31.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.1
0
$9.48
$4.33
Efficient EV
22.6
0
$7.90
$3.61
EV Truck/SUV
36.1
0
$12.64
$5.78
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Limon, CO
Late night
in Limon on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Denver, CO
Late night
in Denver on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
32 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 41m 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?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, despite significant stretches on major highways like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway. While the highway share is 0%, you'll still experience longer segments on these main roads, including a continuous stretch of 73.1 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The profile indicates a route that involves more frequent turns and local road segments rather than a pure interstate experience. Be prepared for a driving dynamic that requires attention to navigation as you transition between different road types.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.1 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 86.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Denver is the capital of the western U.S. state of Colorado and the dominant city of the Rocky Mountain Region. Founded in 1858 as the placer gold mining camp known as the Cherry Creek Diggings, the "Mile-High City" is today the most populous city within a 560-mile (900 km) radius and the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor of more than five million residents. Denver embraces its cowboy and mining past but also looks toward the future with a vibrant arts and performing arts scene, dozens of great outdoor festivals, and distinct neighborhoods each offering a unique experience. You'll find everything a cosmopolitan city has to offer including a spectacular view of and easy access to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which arise only 12 miles (19 km) west of the Colorado State Capitol.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 90.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.1 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 Denver, 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 86.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Denver, CO before heading back.
