Origin
Limon, CO
Afternoon in Limon on Friday
Local time
1:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Limon, CO to Arvada, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
93.3 mi
150 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 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limon, CO
Marie Martin
Arvada, CO
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Trip Overview
Limon to Arvada is 93.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 43 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Colorado, connecting the Mountain West region to itself. Expect a journey with more turns than a straight shot, characteristic of local drives. It’s a relatively short trip, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, but the overall profile suggests a route that isn't purely interstate travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Limon, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 93.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This trip features a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter more turns than you might expect on a route primarily using major highways like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway. While you'll spend 0% of your time on local roads (meaning the majority is highway driving), the route's character suggests it's not a monotonous interstate cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 73.1 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Be prepared for the road to change character as you progress, incorporating more local road elements, especially as you approach Arvada.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 73.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.8 miles (I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.3 miles (I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
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.
6
81.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
90.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 271A
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 73.1 mi | 1h 13m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | 15.3 mi | 20m |
| Ralston Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 70 Business | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| H Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ammons Street | <0.1 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 Arvada, 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
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 271A
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CO 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Ralston Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Ammons Street
227 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ammons Street
13
Turn left
41 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 43-minute duration, this is a perfect same-day trip. Aim to depart Limon in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only 93.3 miles to cover and a fuel cost estimated at $14, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent fuel stops. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means paying attention to navigation, especially as you get closer to your destination. Keep an eye out for signage indicating Ralston Road, as this is a key part of the latter half of your journey into Arvada.
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 46.7 miles from Limon, CO, or about 48m 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 21 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 48m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arvada, 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 93.3 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.7 mi from Limon, CO · 48m 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 46.7 miles from Limon, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.1 miles.
Arriving in Arvada, CO
The final approach into Arvada, 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
$14.06 one way
$28.11 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
| premium | $4.39 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
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: 32.6 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 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
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
Arvada, CO
Afternoon in Arvada on Friday
Local time
1:34 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 43m 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 Limon, CO to Arvada, CO covers 93.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway, Ralston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.7 miles from Limon, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.06 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.8 miles (I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.3 miles (I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Limon, CO to Arvada, 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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