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Trip from Limon, CO to Pueblo, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

113.3 mi

182 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

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Downtown Limon, CO, CO

Limon, CO

Marie Martin

city in and county seat of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States

Pueblo, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Limon, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 24, Curtis Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on US 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.07 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

56.6 miles from Limon, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 113.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Limon, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.2 miles (I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71 / Main Street

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

Navigation decision point

5
83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway

Merge onto I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
109.8 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Take the exit toward 29th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 100B Toward 29th Street
7
111.3 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward 13th Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 99B Toward 13th Street
5
111.7 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | I 25; US 50 Bus / North Freeway

Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus / North Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 24 53.2 mi 1h 14m
Curtis Road 13.1 mi 16m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 12.9 mi 12m
Ronald Reagan Highway 11.2 mi 11m
Bradley Road 5.8 mi 7m
North Freeway 5.2 mi 6m
South Marksheffel Road 2.3 mi 3m
Marksheffel Boulevard 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 24 — 53.2 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Limon, CO and Pueblo, 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

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto US 24

53 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 24
4

Turn left

1.0 mi · 1 min
5

Continue on Curtis Road

13 mi · 16 min · Curtis Road
6

Continue on Bradley Road

5.8 mi · 7 min · Bradley Road
7

Turn left onto Marksheffel Boulevard

2.0 mi · 2 min · Marksheffel Boulevard
8

Continue on South Marksheffel Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Marksheffel Road
9

Continue on C and S Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · C and S Road
10

Turn left onto Link Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Link Road
11

Turn right onto Kane Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Kane Road
12

Continue on REA Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · REA Road
13

Turn right onto East Ohio Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Ohio Avenue
14

Turn left onto CO 85

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Santa Fe Avenue
15

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
16

Merge onto I 25

11 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 25

13 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 25

2.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Exit 100B Toward 29th Street
20

Merge onto I 25; US 50

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
21

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Exit 99B Toward 13th Street Use the slight right lane.
22

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road
23

Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
Use the straight lane.
24

Take the exit

107 ft · 2 sec
Toward Abriendo Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

Toward Abriendo Avenue

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 56.6 miles from Limon, CO, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.2 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 25 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Limon, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Limon, CO

This is one driving day of about 113.3 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Limon, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 24 for about 53.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.6 mi from Limon, CO · 1h 19m into the drive

city in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fountain, CO

57 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

Calhan, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Colorado Springs, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Limon, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pueblo, CO

The final approach into Pueblo, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pueblo, CO.

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.

Mineral Palace Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 113.3

Pueblo, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17195532790

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 113.3

Pueblo, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17195532790

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.07 one way

$34.14 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $18.07 $36.15
premium $4.39 $19.60 $39.20
diesel $5.61 $25.02 $50.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34 0 $11.90 $5.44
Efficient EV 28.3 0 $9.91 $4.53
EV Truck/SUV 45.3 0 $15.86 $7.25

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Evening in Limon on Friday

Local time

6:40 PM

MDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pueblo, CO

Evening in Pueblo on Friday

Local time

6:40 PM

MDT

Current temp

81°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

3 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

2h 28m 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 Pueblo, CO covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 24, Curtis Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.6 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 $17.07 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 113.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (I 70 Business; US 24; US 40; US 287; CO 71 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.2 miles (I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Limon, CO to Pueblo, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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