How far is Limon, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Limon, CO to Centennial, CO is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.61 mi
01h 27m
Flight
66.88 mi
107.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.88 mi
Kilometers
107.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.61 mi
Kilometers
152.26 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Fri, Apr 17, 10:25 AM MDT
Return by in Limon
Fri, Apr 17, 11:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limon
2026-04-17T08:57
Arrive Centennial
Fri, Apr 17, 10:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Limon
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Byers
CO

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States

From Limon
47.3 mi
00h 43m
To Centennial
47.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 25 mph N
Destination
48°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Limon and Centennial.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Limon and Centennial.

  1. 1

    Start on H Avenue

    97 m · 16 sec · H Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2372 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins

    1608 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Gun Club Road

    1176 ft · 34 sec · North Gun Club Road

  8. 8

    Continue on E470 Toll South

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    19.2 mi · 19 min · E-470

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver

    1583 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 25 North: Denver

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1717 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Dry Creek Road

    1583 ft · 36 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  18. 18

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Limon and Centennial.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
69.6 mi · 74%
E-470
19.5 mi · 21%
I 25 North
1.53 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
E470 Toll South
0.76 mi · 1%
Dry Creek Road
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

69.6 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byers
00h 43m from Limon
Leave By
3:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Limon and Rain And Snow Showers near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Limon to Centennial?

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 47.3 miles from Limon and 47.3 miles from Centennial.

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 27.7 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 3:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 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 Centennial.

Stop Ideas Near Byers

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Byers, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Byers.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

65 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

70 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

90 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limon and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 66.88 mi (107.64 km).

Limon

#1 Limon

City in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,945
Coordinates39.2638800, -103.6921700
Altitude1639
CountryUnited States
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: H Avenue (-103.692033, 39.263882)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
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 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.64 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.70
6.68 gal · 25.28 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.35 $24.70
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.64 $27.28
Premium $4.39 $14.67 $29.33
Diesel $4.74 $15.82 $31.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Limon and Centennial. The current time is 08:57:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.