How far is Fort Collins, CO from Limon, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Limon, CO is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
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 Fort Collins and Limon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Limon.
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Start on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 41 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
145 m · 20 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
1494 ft · 42 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Continue on East Mulberry Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
40.9 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
1153 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
948 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on E-470
24.6 mi · 25 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Aurora, Denver, Limon
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on North Gun Club Road
1119 ft · 30 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Turn left onto I 70 East: Limon
1283 ft · 31 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Limon?
The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Fort Collins and 72 miles from Limon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.79 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Fort Collins and Rain And Snow Likely near Limon.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Denver City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Limon. Straight-line distance: 117.38 mi (188.9 km).
#1 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 168,234 |
| Coordinates | 40.5852600, -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $18.79 | $37.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $20.75 | $41.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.31 | $44.61 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $24.06 | $48.13 |
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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