Golden CO to Durango CO

I go from Denver to Durango at least ten times a year. In fact going tonight. The previous posters hit it good. For me 285 to 112 (this cutoff saves about 10 miles compared to going 285 to Monte Vista) to 160 is my preferred route. It is easy by just about anyone's standards. Is certainly a prettier drive than i25 to 160 and you miss driving through Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo (not that Pueblo is bad). Kenosha pass one of the easier ones, Poncha pass is just as easy if not easier as the west/south side is a very gentle 50 mile downhill. Wolf Creek while a bit of a slog to the top just pay attention to the downhill speed on the west side.