Where to stop

Best places to stop between Denver and Telluride

The US-285, US-50 and CO-62 drive runs about 330 miles and 6.5 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 137 of 330

   1. Salida, CO

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 193 miles left to Telluride.

   Hotels in SalidaWhere to stay in Salida

2. Mile 277 of 330

   2. Montrose, CO

   The last big stop before Telluride, 53 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in MontroseWhere to stay in Montrose

3. Mile 309 of 330

   3. Ridgway, CO

   The last big stop before Telluride, 21 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in RidgwayWhere to stay in Ridgway

Sights worth the detour

• Monarch Pass
• Black Canyon of the Gunnison
• Ridgway's Sneffels Range views

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