Whats the best way to drive from Denver to Phoenix? -

The two most common I hear are south through New Mexico, and also west through the mountains and through Utah. One question I have is would the Utah path be dangerous this time of year? Also, could this trip be done in one day? Thanks in advance.

Its about a 12-13 hour drive (give or take for stops) through Utah...once you get past the mountains in CO you should be ok.Edit: Sorry I didn t check back sooner! The chain laws you hear about are for the semi trucks. They are not required for cars. As long as you take your time and have good tires you should be fine. If you are really worried about it you can go through New Mexico but remember that southern colorado often has nasty roads as well, I know the New Mexico mountains can get just as bad as the rocky s do.

I-70 to I-17 (Utah) its safe and takes about 12 hrs. 822 miles.good luck