Denver to Moab road trip planner
I-70 over the Rockies and through Glenwood Canyon to the red rock of Arches and Canyonlands.
- Distance
- About 355 miles (570 km)
- Time
- 5.5–6 hours (1 day)
- Best time
- April–May or September–October
Route
- Denver, CO
- Glenwood Springs, CO
- Grand Junction, CO
- Moab, UT
Highlights
- Glenwood Canyon
- Colorado National Monument
- Arches National Park
- Dead Horse Point State Park
Tips
- Mountain passes on I-70 can close in winter storms — check route weather on the Plan tab.
- Highway 128 along the Colorado River is a scenic alternative into Moab.
Plan the rest in XCRSN
Open the route, then add your vehicle for fuel costs, pick hotels where each driving day ends, and add sights, dog parks and rest areas along the way. Send it to Google or Apple Maps when you're ready to go.
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