Best route from Vernal Ut to Fruia Co

Thanks for the input. I drove here in Vernal from Rawlins on 191 down thru Flaming gorge with the 9 switch backs. Had no problems. Just drove slow.

We've go over Douglas Pass from I-70 to Vernal several times when going into Utah pulling our 11200 lb 5th wheel trailer. Great drive.
But we travel lots of small state highways anyway.

How comfortable are you driving mountain road towing?

Vernal to Fruita is about 130 miles going to Rangely and over Douglas Pass.
Typical mountain 2 lane road but only a few switchbacks...southbound is steepest decline and lots of truck traffic

The other route you mentioned.......Hwy 191/I-70....260 miles.
Easy drive......but almost 5 hours vs little over 2 hours.

I tow 34' 5vr but I always take back roads

When I used to live in Rangeley, CO I would just go straight over the mountain to Grand Junction which is near Fruta, CO. Vernal isn't that far from Rangeley as I recall about an hour or less.