Origin
Limon, CO
Morning in Limon on Friday
Local time
11:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
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Trip from Limon, CO to Centennial, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
94.6 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 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limon, CO
Marie Martin
Centennial, CO
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Trip Overview
This 94.6-mile drive from Limon, Colorado, to Centennial, Colorado, is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take you about 1 hour and 41 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with some time on E-470 and local roads like Main Street. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $14, making it an economical option. Given the relatively short duration and distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.3 miles from Limon, 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 41m. Total distance: 94.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 94.6-mile journey. While you'll spend a significant portion on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, including a longest stretch of 69.6 miles, the route also incorporates E-470 and local Main Street segments. The highway share is 100%, indicating a consistent focus on paved, accessible roads. This blend means you might experience varying speed limits and road conditions as you transition between major highways and more localized streets.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 69.6 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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 71.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles (North Gun Club Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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
8
71.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
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 289
Toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
8
71.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
North Gun Club Road
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gun Club Road toward E-470 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward E-470 South
9
92.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 25 North: Denver
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 25 North: Denver
7
93.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward Dry Creek Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Limon, CO and Centennial, CO, road signs point toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, E-470 South and E470 Toll South.
E-470: Colorado Springs
71.5 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Fort Collins
71.5 mi in
|
~1h 13m
E-470 South
71.8 mi in
|
~1h 14m
|
via North Gun Club Road
E470 Toll South
72 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 69.6 mi | 1h 9m |
| E-470 | 19.2 mi | 19m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 25 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 70 Business | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Dry Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Gun Club Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Panorama Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 69.6 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limon, CO and Centennial, 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
70 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 289
Toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gun Club Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Gun Club Road
Toward E-470 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward E470 Toll South
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto E470
19 mi
·
19 min
·
E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 25 North: Denver
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Exit 1A; 26
Toward I 25 North: Denver
13
Merge onto I 25
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 25
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 196
Toward Dry Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto CR 46
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Dry Creek Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left onto South Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chester Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Panorama Circle
18
Turn left
133 ft
·
11 sec
19
Turn right
472 ft
·
34 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just 1 hour and 41 minutes, this 94.6-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, leaving plenty of time for your destination. Consider departing in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you approach Centennial. Since there are no specific stops recommended in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, keeping in mind the $14 fuel cost. A good tip for this route is to ensure your navigation is set to avoid tolls if you prefer not to use E-470, though it's part of the primary route.
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 47.3 miles from Limon, CO, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.6 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 47.3 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 Centennial, 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 94.6 miles and 1h 41m.
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 69.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.3 mi from Limon, 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 47.3 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 69.6 miles.
Arriving in Centennial, CO
The final approach into Centennial, 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
$14.25 one way
$28.51 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $15.09 | $30.18 |
| premium | $4.39 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.89 | $41.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.30
E-470
(19.2 mi)
$2.30
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
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 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 | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
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
Centennial, CO
Morning in Centennial on Friday
Local time
11:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Limon, CO to Centennial, CO covers 94.6 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, E-470, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.3 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 $14.25 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 94.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 71.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles (North Gun Club Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Limon, CO and Centennial, CO, road signs point toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, E-470 South and E470 Toll South.
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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