Trip from Limon, CO to Westminster, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

91.7 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Limon, CO

Marie Martin

city in Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States

Westminster, CO

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Limon, CO to Westminster, CO is 91.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway, and Denver–Boulder Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, making it a straightforward journey between two points in Colorado. Expect a route that involves a good amount of highway driving, interspersed with local road segments. It’s a short enough trip that you can easily complete it in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.8 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	79.7 mi	1h 22m
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway	6.2 mi	7m
Denver–Boulder Turnpike	2.1 mi	2m
Main Street	1 mi	1m
West 80th Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
I 70 Business	0.4 mi	1m
Lowell Boulevard	0.4 mi	<1m
Federal Boulevard	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 79.7 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Limon, CO and Westminster, CO.

Start on H Avenue

319 ft · 16 sec · H Avenue

Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street

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.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 70 West

Merge onto I 70

73 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 70

3.4 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

2.8 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

6.6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Exit 279A Toward I 270 West: Boulder Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 36

2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 287: Federal Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 287

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Federal Boulevard

Turn left onto West 80th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 80th Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Lowell Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · West 77th Avenue

Turn right onto Newton Street

114 ft · 5 sec · Newton Street

Arrive at destination

Newton Street

Trip Plan

With a total drive time of just under 2 hours, this is a very manageable one-day trip. You can depart at your leisure, but leaving earlier in the day might help you avoid any potential rush hour traffic as you approach the Denver metropolitan area, particularly on the Denver–Boulder Turnpike. Since it's a relatively short drive, you won't need to plan for extensive stops, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially given the $14 estimated fuel cost. A practical tip for this route is to confirm your GPS is updated for any potential detours or construction, as highway segments can sometimes experience unexpected changes.

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 45.8 miles from Limon, CO, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.7 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 45.8 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westminster, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 91.7 miles and 1h 40m.

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 79.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census designated place in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Byers, CO

46 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

Byers, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Byers, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Limon, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Nola Voodoo Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 85.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17203899544

Visit website

Los Toritos Mexican Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 78.6

Aurora, Colorado

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+13033666381

La Familia restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.6

Aurora, Colorado

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+17205243411

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 91.7

Federal Heights, Colorado

+13034277873

Visit website

Central Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 78.6

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17209131311

Visit website

Green Valley Ranch East Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 72

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17209131311

Visit website

Super Smash Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.7

Westminster, Colorado

Hours: 1–7 pm

+13035580726

Visit website

Epic Escape Game

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 85.1

Denver, Colorado

+13033776060

Visit website

Skyline Beer Garden

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.1

Denver, Colorado

+13035346161

Visit website

Daniels & Fisher

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 85.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13038770742

Visit website

VR ARCADE USA

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 85.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17202899583

Visit website

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 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

78.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 270 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway toward I 270 West: Boulder

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 279A Toward I 270 West: Boulder

89.8 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward US 287: Federal Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 287: Federal Boulevard

90 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.82 one way

$27.63 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.05	$14.63	$29.26
premium	$4.39	$15.86	$31.73
diesel	$5.61	$20.25	$40.49

Estimated Tolls: $0.15

Denver–Boulder Turnpike (2.1 mi) $0.15

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.5	$9.63	$4.40
Efficient EV	22.9	$8.02	$3.67
EV Truck/SUV	36.7	$12.84	$5.87

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

Night in Limon on Saturday

Local time

10:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westminster, CO

Night in Westminster on Saturday

Local time

10:34 PM

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 40m 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?

This route features a significant highway component, with 3 out of 4 segments being on major highways like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and the Denver–Boulder Turnpike. You'll encounter a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, suggesting that while you'll spend time on faster roads, be prepared for more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you navigate local sections. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 79.7 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, providing a good opportunity for steady progress before you transition to more varied road conditions. The drive's character will shift as you progress, moving from open highway to more developed areas.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 79.7 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 Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.7 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 78.3 miles (I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.1 miles (I 270 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Westminster, CO

Full guide →

Westminster is a city of about 115,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies northwest of Denver in Adams and Jefferson counties.

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 40m. Total distance: 91.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Denver–Boulder Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Westminster, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westminster, 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Limon, CO or browse trips ending in Westminster, CO.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CO road trips.

Trip from Limon, CO to Westminster, CO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Nola Voodoo Tavern

Los Toritos Mexican Restaurant

La Familia restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Loop Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Costco Wholesale Corporation Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

Water World

Central Park

Green Valley Ranch East Park

Super Smash Rooms

Epic Escape Game

Skyline Beer Garden

Daniels & Fisher

VR ARCADE USA

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Limon, CO

Westminster, CO

Same local time

32 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 40m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Westminster, CO

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

Explore More

Continue From Westminster, CO

More from Limon, CO

More trips to Westminster, CO