Though Leadville is only 100 miles from Denver, its high mountain setting makes it feel worlds away. At 10,200 feet, a drive from any direction is stunning.
From Denver & Denver International Airport (121 miles)
1. Take I-70 West
2. Go through the Eisenhower Tunnel
3. Continue past Frisco
4. Take Highway 91, Copper Mountain Resort (Exit 195)
5. Go South on Highway 91, past Climax to Leadville (24 m)
From Grand Junction (163 Miles)
1. Take I-70 East
2. Turn onto Highway 24 South at Minturn
3. Follow Highway 24 over Tennessee Pass to Leadville
From Pueblo (153 miles)
1. Take Highway 50 West through Canon City and Salida
2. Take Highway 291 North until Highway 285
3. Take Highway 285 North until Highway 24
4. Take Highway 24 North to Leadville
From Colorado Springs (130 miles)
1. Take Highway 24 West through Woodland Park
2. Continue past Buena Vista
3. Continue on Highway 24 to Leadville