Where to stop

Best places to stop between Dallas and Denver

The US-287 and I-25 drive runs about 790 miles and 12 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 378 of 790

   1. Amarillo, TX

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 412 miles left to Denver.

   Hotels in AmarilloWhere to stay in Amarillo

2. Mile 672 of 790

   2. Pueblo, CO

   The last big stop before Denver, 118 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in PuebloWhere to stay in Pueblo

Sights worth the detour

• Cadillac Ranch
• Palo Duro Canyon detour
• Front Range views from Pueblo north

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost