Driving from Vancouver to Denver: 1,350 Miles, Epic Road Trip

Route Summary

Distance: ~1,350 miles (2,175 km)
Drive Time: 20–22 hrs pure driving; 3–4 days recommended.

Primary Route

1. Vancouver → BC Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada) → Hope, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke.
2. Cross at Kingsgate/Eastport (ID) → I-90 East.
3. I-90 through Spokane, Missoula, Butte, Billings.
4. I-90 → I-25 South at Buffalo, WY → Denver.

Border Crossing

Passport/NEXUS required; expect 30–90 min at Kingsgate. Check CBP wait times.

Iconic Stops

• Banff/Yoho/Kootenay National Parks (BC/AB)
• Glacier National Park (MT)
• Yellowstone/Grand Teton (WY) – slight detour south from I-90.

Prep Checklist

• Vehicle service (tires, brakes, fluids, battery).
• Winter kit (chains, blankets, food) Oct–Apr.
• International roaming/data plan.
• Accommodation reservations (summer books fast).