Quote Originally Posted by Zundfolge View Post
Well now there we go ... According to Google Maps that way will only take me 16 minutes longer than taking I25 up to E470 around to I76 and is 14 miles less distance.

I'm assuming that 71 is a 2 lane? The wife won't like it but I think that's the way we're going.
Google maps usually doesn't account for traffic. I bet the 24-71-76 route is actually faster all things considered. Personally I prefer to drive on smaller highways and roads, less traffic and in most cases more to see. That's the route I'd take.