Colorado
- Top speed limit
- 75 mph (121 km/h)
- Phone while driving
- Hand-held phones banned
Road trip planner and cost calculator
Pick a guide route or up to eight places, and see the driving distance and time, the states you cross, the road rules there and what the trip will cost.
- Distance
- 78 km · 49 mi
- Driving time
- 1.6 h
- States
- 1
- Estimated total
- $132
The line follows the road (OpenStreetMap routing). Use a navigation app for turn-by-turn directions.
Trip cost
| Gas | $7 |
|---|---|
| Lodging (0 nights) | Free |
| Food (1 days × 2 people) | $90 |
| Park entrance fees | $35 |
| Estimated total | $132 $66 per person |
Not included: tolls, parking, tours, activities and car rental. Driving time is without stops.
Gas cost by state
| State | Distance | Price per gallon | Gas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 77 km | $4.32 | $7 |
Average regular gas prices from AAA, Oct 20, 2026. AAA
National parks on the way
Pay at each gate ($35); the annual pass ($80) would cost more on this trip.
Leg by leg
| Leg | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|
| Estes Park → Many Parks Curve | 19 km | 0.3 h |
| Many Parks Curve → Forest Canyon Overlook | 12 km | 0.3 h |
| Forest Canyon Overlook → Alpine Visitor Center | 11 km | 0.2 h |
| Alpine Visitor Center → Milner Pass (Continental Divide) | 7 km | 0.2 h |
| Milner Pass (Continental Divide) → Grand Lake | 30 km | 0.6 h |