How far is Centennial, CO from Limon, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Limon, CO is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Limon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Limon.
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Start on the route
151 m · 41 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Panorama Circle
536 ft · 23 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn right onto South Chester Street
117 m · 15 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
758 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
1814 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
890 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
19.2 mi · 19 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Limon
3016 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Colfax Avenue
105 m · 10 sec
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Continue on North Gun Club Road
117 m · 7 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East: Limon
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
69.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Limon
1644 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
1716 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto H Avenue
109 m · 15 sec · H Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · H Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial and Limon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
69.7 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Centennial and Rain And Snow Likely near Limon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Limon?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Byers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Centennial and 47.2 miles from Limon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Centennial and Rain And Snow Likely near Limon.
Stop Ideas Near Byers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Byers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Limon. Straight-line distance: 66.88 mi (107.64 km).
#1 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 110,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.5791600, -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Limon
City in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,945 |
| Coordinates | 39.2638800, -103.6921700 |
| Altitude | 1639 |
| Country | United States |
End: Limon (-103.69217, 39.26388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $15.77 | $31.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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