Road Trip — Beardstown to Henderson

The RouteTap any marker · pinch to zoom

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

? Tap the red ? next to any button for a quick note on what it does — “Open in Apple Maps” vs. “Get directions for this leg.”

The Route

Beardstown

Hays

Glenwood Spr.

Moab

Henderson

575 mi480 mi185 mi430 mi

⛽ The one fuel stop that matters

Day 4 — fill up in Green River, UT before I-70 west. Green River to Salina is 106 miles with zero services — the longest gap on the entire U.S. Interstate system. No gas, no food, no exits. Top off before you leave town.

Day 1Beardstown → Hays, KS

Distance

~575 mi

Drive time

~8.5 hrs

Terrain

Flat plains

Route: local roads to I-72 W → I-70 W across Missouri into Kansas. Big mileage day — get rolling early.

🍴Lunch Stop

Joe's KC Bar-B-Que

3002 W 47th Ave, Kansas City, KS · rated 4.8

The legendary BBQ joint inside a working gas station. Burnt ends or the Z-Man brisket sandwich. Roughly the halfway point of the day.

~$15–25 / plateBurnt ends11a–9p

Open in Apple Maps

🛏Overnight

Hampton Inn Hays — North of I-70

4002 General Hays Rd, Hays, KS · rated 4.1

Clean, easy interstate-side stop with free breakfast. A 24-hour IHOP is right next door if you roll in late and hungry.

~$120–150 / nightFree breakfast24h IHOP next door

Open in Apple Maps

⛽Fuel Notes

Gas is plentiful all day along I-70 — no critical gaps. Stay above a quarter tank and you're fine across the plains.

Get directions for this leg

Day 2Hays, KS → Glenwood Springs, CO

Distance

~480 mi

Drive time

~7 hrs

Terrain

Plains → Rockies

Route: I-70 W across eastern Colorado, climb into the Rockies, finish through the stunning Glenwood Canyon. Arrive in time for an evening soak.

🛏Overnight + Hot Springs

Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge ♨️

415 E 6th St, Glenwood Springs, CO · rated 4.4

Stay here and access to the world's largest hot springs pool is included — robes provided for the walk across, plus free breakfast at the hot springs café. End the long mountain day neck-deep in mineral water.

~$250–300 / nightPool includedRobes + breakfast

Open in Apple Maps

Not staying at the lodge? Day passes to the pool run roughly $24–$50 per adult depending on season and time (cheaper after 6pm / 9pm). Kids under 2 free.

⛽Fuel Notes

Eastern Colorado has services, but spacing widens. Top off near Limon or before Denver ahead of the climb — mountain grades burn fuel faster, so don't start the ascent low.

Get directions for this leg

Day 3Glenwood Springs → Moab, UT

Distance

~185 mi

Drive time

~3 hrs

Terrain

Red-rock canyon

Route: I-70 W to Crescent Junction (exit 182), then US-191 S into Moab. Your easiest driving day — and the biggest payoff. Arrive by early afternoon with time for Arches.

📍Attraction

Arches National Park

Visitor Center off US-191, ~5 min N of Moab · rated 4.8

Delicate Arch, the Windows, Balanced Rock — over 2,000 sandstone arches. The scenic drive alone is worth it if you're short on time.

$30 / vehicle (7 days)No reservation in 2026

Open in Apple Maps

2026 update — good news: Arches dropped its timed-entry reservation system for 2026. No advance booking needed; just buy the $30 vehicle pass at the gate or on recreation.gov. To dodge midday parking-lot closures (May–Oct), arrive before 8am or after 4pm.

🛏Overnight

Hoodoo Moab — Curio Collection by Hilton

111 N 100 W, Moab, UT · rated 4.6

Beautifully designed, a block off Main Street and walkable to downtown. Heated outdoor pool with red-rock views and the on-site Josie Wyatt's restaurant & bar. Rave reviews for the staff.

~$300–480 / night (peak)From ~$140 off-seasonHeated pool

Open in Apple Maps

🍴Dinner — Two Options

Rooted Vine

137 N Main St, Moab, UT · rated 4.9

Family-run wine bar with handmade charcuterie and shareable small plates. The classier, slower-paced option — try the garlic butter steak bites.

Wine + small plates21+ · opens 5pm

Open in Apple Maps

The Broken Oar

53 W 400 N, Moab, UT · rated 4.6

Log-cabin steakhouse with a big menu — ribeye, honey-sriracha-lime salmon, big burgers. Heartier sit-down dinner. Closed Sundays.

Steaks ~$25–35Salmon · burgersClosed Sun

Open in Apple Maps

⛽Fuel Notes

No fuel concerns this short leg — but top off in Moab tonight or first thing tomorrow. You'll want a full tank for Day 4's big empty stretch.

Get directions for this leg

Day 4Moab, UT → Henderson, NV

Distance

~430 mi

Drive time

~6 hrs

Terrain

Desert + gorge

Route: US-191 N back to I-70 W, then I-15 S through St. George and the Virgin River Gorge all the way home to Cadence. Grab breakfast in Moab first.

⛽ Critical fuel stop — do not skip

Fill up completely in Green River, UT before getting on I-70 west. The next 106 miles to Salina have no gas, no food, and no exits — the longest no-service stretch on any U.S. interstate. Two easy 24-hour options sit right off I-70 in Green River:

⛽Green River Fuel — Last Chance

Love's Travel Stop

1810 W Main St, Green River, UT · open 24h

Big travel stop with clean restrooms, Arby's inside, and plenty of pumps. Great final pit stop before the empty stretch.

Last services 106 mi24 hours

Open in Apple Maps

Maverik

1475 W Main St, Green River, UT · open 24h

Often the better fuel price in town, with fresh hot food at the Bonfire Grill. Same exit area as Love's.

Last services 106 miGood fuel price

Open in Apple Maps

📍Scenic Stretch

After St. George you'll drop through the Virgin River Gorge — a dramatic canyon cut on I-15. Services are good in St. George before and Mesquite after, so no fuel worry here. From Mesquite it's a straight shot home; you'll roll into Cadence by mid-afternoon. 🐾

Get directions for this leg

Gas Prices Along the Route

State	Leg	Avg / gal
Kansas	Day 1	~$3.47
Colorado	Day 2	~$3.44
Utah	Day 3–4	~$4.05
Nevada	Day 4 (home)	~$4.21+

State averages as of June 11, 2026 (national avg ~$4.11). Prices are unusually high this year and change daily — treat these as ballpark. Remote stations along the route (Green River, canyon stops) typically run a noticeable premium over the state average, so fill in towns when you can.

Using the map buttons

Open in Apple Maps drops a pin on that one place so you can see where it is. In Apple Maps, tap Directions to navigate there — or add it as a stop along the way.

Get directions for this leg routes the whole day's drive (start city to end city) and starts turn-by-turn navigation. It won't auto-include lunch or fuel stops — open a pin and add it as a waypoint to route through one.

Beardstown → Henderson

The Route