Where to stop

Best places to stop between Denver and Salt Lake City

The I-70 and US-6 drive runs about 520 miles and 8 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 158 of 520

   1. Glenwood Springs, CO

   A good first break, about 2.4 hours out of Denver. Stretch, refuel and grab real food.

   Hotels in Glenwood SpringsWhere to stay in Glenwood Springs

2. Mile 251 of 520

   2. Grand Junction, CO

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 269 miles left to Salt Lake City.

   Hotels in Grand JunctionWhere to stay in Grand Junction

Sights worth the detour

• Vail Pass
• Glenwood hot springs
• Arches detour from Green River

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