Where to stop

Best places to stop between Kansas City and Denver

The I-70 drive runs about 605 miles and 8.5 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 176 of 605

   1. Salina, KS

   A good first break, about 2.5 hours out of Kansas City. Stretch, refuel and grab real food.

   Hotels in SalinaWhere to stay in Salina

2. Mile 378 of 605

   2. Colby, KS

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 227 miles left to Denver.

   Hotels in ColbyWhere to stay in Colby

Sights worth the detour

• Flint Hills Scenic Byway detour
• Monument Rocks near Oakley
• First Rocky Mountain views past Limon

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