How far is Limon, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Limon, CO to Aurora, CO is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Limon and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limon and Aurora.
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Start on H Avenue
97 m · 16 sec · H Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
2372 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
71 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight left onto I 70 Business, US 40, US 287
1900 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
3149 ft · 2 min · North Potomac Street
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Turn right onto East 10th Avenue
78 m · 12 sec · East 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Toledo Street
1120 ft · 55 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
24 m · 4 sec · North Vaughn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Limon and Aurora.
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
71 mi · 01h 11m
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 Likely leaving Limon and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Limon to Aurora?
The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 39.5 miles from Limon and 39.2 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.24 one way or $20.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Limon and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.
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 Limon and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 68.75 mi (110.65 km).
#1 Limon
City in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,945 |
| Coordinates | 39.2638800, -103.6921700 |
| Altitude | 1639 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 387,377 |
| Coordinates | 39.7294300, -104.8319200 |
| Altitude | 1648 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.12 | $26.24 |
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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