Driving direction question between 2 different hunts

[PAhunter58]

This is a travel question that could involve either Colorado residents or non-residents that may have traveled the same way.
I have a 3rd season Elk tag and the hunt ends on the 7th of November. I have to be in Central South Dakota on the 10th for a Whitetail hunt. Can anyone give me their opinions on the best way from the Gunnison area north. Trying to avoid Denver if I could as I do not know what time of day I would hit it. Hoping someone might have an idea on the best way. I know this is terrible dilemma with, but someone's gotta do it.

 

[mproberts]

Head to Colorado Springs then take 24 east to 71 north until it hits I-76 if you reallllly have to avoid Denver..... but having said that it's an hour longer that way and I would just take my chances around Denver. Denver is like 3 hours from Gunnison so if you leave in the morning you will hit Denver after the morning rush hour.

 

[fngTony]

What’s said above is good advice. Just pay attention to weather related road closures. If you do hit Denver just pay the toll and take e-470 around it.

 

[5MilesBack]

At that time of year, I would play it by ear as it would all depend on the weather. But I would also probably go through the Springs....24......to 71. But I avoid Denver at all costs.