Origin
Arvada, CO
Morning in Arvada on Friday
Local time
11:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arvada, CO to Limon, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
93.6 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arvada, CO
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Limon, CO
Marie Martin
Trip Overview
Connecting Arvada to Limon, this 93.6-mile journey across Colorado’s Mountain West takes approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes. Because the route relies on local roads like Ammons Street, Allison Street, and Ralston Road rather than major interstates, you should plan for a steady pace rather than high-speed travel. This trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it remains a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two points. Consider this a straightforward, practical link between the suburban landscape of Arvada and the plains of Limon.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.8 miles from Arvada, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 93.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features zero highway miles, forcing you to navigate through various intersections and local transitions. The road's personality is defined by its winding, non-highway nature, requiring you to stay alert through the various segments of Arvada and beyond. Since there are no designated long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find the driving experience stays consistent in its technical, local focus. Navigating these specific streets provides a localized perspective of the region that you simply wouldn't get on a major freeway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ammons Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arvada, CO to Limon, CO is easy. At 1h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arvada, CO to Limon, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ammons Street | — | — |
| Allison Street | — | — |
| Ralston Road | — | — |
| Sheridan Boulevard | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| I 70 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ammons Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada, CO and Limon, CO.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Ammons Street
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ammons Street
3
Turn left
315 ft
·
25 sec
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street
174 ft
·
14 sec
·
Allison Street
5
Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ralston Road
6
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 70 East
8
Merge slight left
3.9 mi
·
5 min
9
Keep slight right
9.3 mi
·
12 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Limon
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 70 Business: Limon
13
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
14
Turn left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn left onto H Avenue
358 ft
·
15 sec
·
H Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 93.6-mile route, try to depart during daylight hours to ensure you have clear visibility for every turn. Since the drive takes less than two hours, you have the flexibility to make the trip in one go without needing scheduled rest stops. Keep your $14 fuel budget in mind before you head out, as local roads can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than consistent highway cruising. One concrete tip for this route: since you are navigating through multiple local streets, double-check your navigation system before leaving Arvada to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns on Ammons, Allison, and Ralston roads. This short duration allows you to easily adjust your schedule if you encounter unexpected traffic.
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 46.8 miles from Arvada, CO, or about 52m into the drive.
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 21 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 52m 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 25m
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 Arvada, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arvada, CO
This is one driving day of about 93.6 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Arvada, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.8 mi from Arvada, CO · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Arvada, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Limon, CO
The final approach into Limon, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.10 one way
$28.21 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| premium | $4.39 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
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: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Limon, CO
Morning in Limon on Friday
Local time
11:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Strasburg, CO
47 mi in
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 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 44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arvada, CO to Limon, CO covers 93.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ammons Street, Allison Street, Ralston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.8 miles from Arvada, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Arvada, CO to Limon, CO is easy. At 1h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arvada, CO to Limon, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arvada, CO to Limon, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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