Directions by Car

From Denver:

From Denver, Aspen is 220 miles or approximately 3 1/2 hours west via I-70 West to Glenwoood Springs.  From there, Aspen is due east on Highway 82.

Another scenic route from Denver is I-70 West to 91 south through Leadville to 24 South, then West on Highway 72 over Independence Pass.  (Independence Pass is typically open only in summer and is closed early November through May.)

From Grand Junction:

Aspen is an easy 2 1/2 hour drive from Grand Junction heading east I-70 and connecting with Highway 82 in Glenwood Springs.

From Vail / Eagle Airport:

Aspen is 70 miles, or approximately 1 1/2 hours, from the Vail/Eagle Airport on I-70 heading west and connecting with Highway 72 in Glenwood Springs.