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What’s the best route from Denver to Telluride?

I live in Denver, and I’m heading to Telluride to meet some friends and go skiing. What’s the best route for me to take?

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Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re in for a beautiful trip as the best route from
Denver
to Telluride takes you through one of the most beautiful sections of the
Colorado
Rockies—the San Juan Mountains. Here’s your route:
  • Follow US 285/50/550 south for 289 miles
  • Pick up CO-62 W in Ridgeway
  • Hop on CO-145 south for the final run into Telluride
Your drive will take about 6.5 hours, covering 330 miles of beautiful mountain terrain. You’ll pass scenic areas like:
  • Monarch Pass
  • Curecanti National Recreation Area
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Your route is going to take you through a lot of treacherous mountain passes and around countless hairpin turns, so be sure you’re prepared for the trip by letting the experts at
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