Where to stop

Best places to stop between Denver and Vail

The I-70 drive runs about 100 miles and 2 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 36 of 100

   1. Idaho Springs, CO

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 64 miles left to Vail.

   Hotels in Idaho SpringsWhere to stay in Idaho Springs

2. Mile 80 of 100

   2. Frisco, CO

   The last big stop before Vail, 20 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in FriscoWhere to stay in Frisco

Sights worth the detour

• Eisenhower Tunnel
• Summit County ski towns
• Vail Village

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