Hotels near US-285, US-50 and CO-62 and US-285 and CO-17 in Salida, CO

Salida is where many drivers stop for the night on US-285, US-50 and CO-62 and 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 Telluride

  About 137 miles from Denver, 193 miles to Telluride.

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• Denver to Hooper

  About 148 miles from Denver, 62 miles to Hooper.

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Nearby on the route

• Monarch Pass
• Black Canyon of the Gunnison
• Ridgway's Sneffels Range views
• 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 Salida as a stop, see live gas prices on the way in, and check the weather for the next day's drive.