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Fall Road Trips in Colorado

Routes

30

Avg Distance

412 mi

Avg Drive

8h 28m

Destinations

20

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Colorado. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 412 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Colorado routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Colorado that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 412 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Englewood, CO → Kathleen, FL

1846.5 mi 33h 30m Score: 8/10

Centennial, CO → Dallas, TX

781.5 mi 14h 3m Score: 8/10

Cortez, CO → Greeley, CO

439.7 mi 9h 46m Score: 9/10

Greeley, CO → Durango, CO

395.4 mi 8h 46m Score: 8/10

Pueblo, CO → Rangely, CO

387.2 mi 8h 1m Score: 9/10

Aurora, CO → Cortez, CO

387.1 mi 8h 51m Score: 9/10

Cortez, CO → Denver, CO

378.5 mi 8h 39m Score: 9/10

Denver, CO → Cortez, CO

378.5 mi 8h 39m Score: 9/10

Aurora, CO → Mancos, CO

369.6 mi 8h 23m Score: 9/10

Telluride, CO → Thornton, CO

368.8 mi 7h 33m Score: 8/10

Durango, CO → Longmont, CO

361.7 mi 8h 16m Score: 9/10

Montrose, CO → Fort Collins, CO

356.5 mi 6h 56m Score: 9/10

Centennial, CO → Bayfield, CO

349.4 mi 7h 10m Score: 9/10

Boulder, CO → Durango, CO

347.7 mi 8h 1m Score: 8/10

Aurora, CO → Durango, CO

342.9 mi 7h 51m Score: 10/10

Colorado Springs, CO → Rangely, CO

342.7 mi 7h 14m Score: 10/10

Westminster, CO → Durango, CO

338.3 mi 7h 42m Score: 8/10

Delta, CO → Fort Collins, CO

336.4 mi 6h 28m Score: 9/10

Pueblo, CO → Meeker, CO

335 mi 6h 37m Score: 10/10

Ouray, CO → Denver, CO

332.4 mi 6h 40m Score: 8/10

Colorado Springs, CO → Loma, CO

325.4 mi 6h 1m Score: 9/10

Aurora, CO → Bayfield, CO

323.9 mi 7h 24m Score: 10/10

Fort Collins, CO → Rangely, CO

322.3 mi 7h 8m Score: 8/10

Fort Morgan, CO → Grand Junction, CO

321.3 mi 5h 55m Score: 8/10

Ridgway, CO → Lakewood, CO

318.6 mi 6h 20m Score: 8/10

Bayfield, CO → Denver, CO

315.3 mi 7h 13m Score: 10/10

Fort Collins, CO → Fruita, CO

314.3 mi 5h 51m Score: 8/10

Durango, CO → Colorado Springs, CO

313.2 mi 6h 41m Score: 10/10

Montrose, CO → Aurora, CO

310.2 mi 6h 6m Score: 8/10

Pagosa Springs, CO → Centennial, CO

308.6 mi 6h 17m Score: 10/10

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