Hotels near US-285 and CO-17 in Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs is where many drivers stop for the night on US-285 and CO-17. Here is how far it is on each drive it sits on, and where to book.

Drives that pass through

• Denver to Hooper

  About 72 miles from Denver, 138 miles to Hooper.

  Open in the planner

Nearby on the route

• UFO Watchtower on Highway 17
• Great Sand Dunes National Park
• Dark night skies over the valley

Tips for the night

Book a hotel close to the highway exit so the morning start is quick. In the planner you can add Colorado Springs as a stop, see live gas prices on the way in, and check the weather for the next day's drive.