Where to stop

Best places to stop between Denver and Aspen

The I-70 and CO-82 drive runs about 200 miles and 4 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 74 of 200

   1. Frisco, CO

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 126 miles left to Aspen.

   Hotels in FriscoWhere to stay in Frisco

2. Mile 155 of 200

   2. Glenwood Springs, CO

   The last big stop before Aspen, 45 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in Glenwood SpringsWhere to stay in Glenwood Springs

Sights worth the detour

• Glenwood Canyon
• Glenwood hot springs
• Maroon Bells

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