San Diego to Denver, something my husband and I have done a number of times in the past 35 years, is about a 2-day drive. To break it up somewhere, Bryce is a good place (as GLC suggested). Or, if you decide to save Bryce for a return trip to Utah, you could break up your trip by stopping in either Cedar City or Beaver overnight.

Fremont Indian State Park, along I-70 at exit 17 (I think), is quite interesting. Your two children may find it especially "cool" if they've studied about any of the Native tribes in school (usually 3rd and 4th grade).

The "No Services" section is actually 108 miles, and is between Salina and Green River (as GLC indicated). My suggestion would be to ensure you get fuel at Richfield (generally cheaper than Salina) and Grand Junction (cheaper than Green River). Last time we went through there, we enjoyed a meal at Westwinds Truckstop in Green River. BTW, if you fuel up as suggested in Richfield, check your GasBuddy app (assuming you have one). You may find that gas is cheaper in town at the Maverick station than any of the stations right on the freeway.


Donna in San Diego County