How far is Lakewood, CO from Limon, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Limon, CO is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
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 Lakewood and Limon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Limon.
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Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 East: Denver
884 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.7 mi · 4 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction
919 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73 mi · 1 hr 13 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 Lakewood 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
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73 mi · 01h 13m
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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Limon?
The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 48.1 miles from Lakewood and 48.2 miles from Limon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Lakewood 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 Lakewood and Limon. Straight-line distance: 80.09 mi (128.9 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $16.11 | $32.21 |
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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