Tips for your next Grand Junction to Denver drive

If you're planning your grand junction to denver drive, you're in for some of the best scenery in Colorado, but also some of the most unpredictable road conditions in the country. It's roughly 250 miles of pure Interstate 70, taking you from the high desert and red rocks of the Western Slope right through the heart of the Rocky Mountains. On a perfect day with no traffic, you can knock it out in about 3 hours and 45 minutes, but let's be honest—perfect days on I-70 are a bit like unicorns. ...

February 4, 2026 · 6 min · Channing Pottinger