Origin
Centennial, CO
Morning in Centennial on Friday
Local time
11:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centennial, 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 39m
Distance
94.4 mi
152 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 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centennial, CO
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Limon, CO
Marie Martin
Trip Overview
The drive from Centennial, CO to Limon, CO covers 94.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Panorama Circle, South Chester Street, East Dry Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.2 miles from Centennial, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 94.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m 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 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 94.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Panorama Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,030 ft
5,166 ft
Total Climb
806 ft
Total Descent
1,261 ft
Highest Point
6,030 ft
~13.5 mi in
Elevation Range
864 ft
Notable High Points
6,030 ft at ~13.5 miles
+249 ft prominence
5,578 ft at ~33.7 miles
+3 ft prominence
5,698 ft at ~80.9 miles
+194 ft prominence
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 Centennial, CO to Limon, CO is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Centennial, CO to Limon, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Panorama Circle | — | — |
| South Chester Street | — | — |
| East Dry Creek Road | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| South Valley Highway | — | — |
| CO 470 West | — | — |
| E-470 North | — | — |
| E-470 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Panorama Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial, CO and Limon, CO.
1
Start on the route
495 ft
·
41 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
118 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn right onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
4
Turn right onto South Chester Street
384 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Chester Street
5
Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 25 South
7
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Valley Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
9
Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
E-470 North: Limon
10
Merge slight left onto E-470
19 mi
·
19 min
·
E-470
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Limon
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 70 East: Limon
12
Keep slight left to continue on Colfax Avenue
344 ft
·
10 sec
·
Colfax Avenue
13
Continue on North Gun Club Road
384 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Gun Club Road
14
Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East: Limon
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 70 East: Limon
15
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
70 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Limon
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 70 Business: Limon
17
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
18
Turn left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn left onto H Avenue
358 ft
·
15 sec
·
H Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 47.2 miles from Centennial, CO, or about 49m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.2 miles or 49m 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 21m
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 Centennial, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Centennial, CO
This is one driving day of about 94.4 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Centennial, 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 47.2 mi from Centennial, CO · 49m 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 47.2 miles from Centennial, 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
$14.22 one way
$28.45 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| premium | $4.39 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
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: 33 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 | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| Efficient EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.22 | $6.04 |
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
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
1 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 39m 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 Centennial, CO to Limon, CO covers 94.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Panorama Circle, South Chester Street, East Dry Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.2 miles from Centennial, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.22 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 Centennial, CO to Limon, CO is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Centennial, CO to Limon, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Centennial, CO to Limon, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 5,166 ft to 6,030 ft elevation with about 806 ft of total climbing. There are 3 notable high points along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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