Where to stop

Best places to stop between Denver and Keystone

The I-25, US-85 and US-385 drive runs about 390 miles and 6 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 126 of 390

   1. Cheyenne, WY

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 264 miles left to Keystone.

   Hotels in CheyenneWhere to stay in Cheyenne

2. Mile 348 of 390

   2. Hot Springs, SD

   The last big stop before Keystone, 42 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in Hot SpringsWhere to stay in Hot Springs

Sights worth the detour

• Wind Cave National Park
• Needles Highway in Custer State Park
• Mount Rushmore evening lighting

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