Need advice about travel from Bozeman to Dinosaur NM in CO

My husband, two sons (ages 2 and 7) and I will be staying in Bozeman, MT for a week through July 5. From there, we plan to travel south toward Colorado and into Dinosaur National Monument. We%26#39;re having a hard time mapping a route that is somewhat direct, but also scenic.

Does anyone know how long the drive is from Bozeman to Jackson and if there are any opportunities for lodging south of Jackson without driving for more than 9 or 10 hours in one day? Do you think Jackson is an area we should take a break in before heading over to Dinosaur? I%26#39;m getting nervous looking at the map and realizing it%26#39;s pretty much a no man%26#39;s land between Jackson and Dinosaur, especially with a 2 year old in tow.

We were contemplating driving west from Bozeman into Idaho and Utah, and then heading back to the east just to see something new, but it seems less scenic than driving straight down through Yellowstone and Jackson. We%26#39;ve been to both places already and don%26#39;t plan to stop for much %26#39;action%26#39; on this trip, but we want to make sure we%26#39;re headed in the right direction with hopes for %26#39;safe%26#39; lodging at the end of the long day on the road. HELP!!!

Need advice about travel from Bozeman to Dinosaur NM in CO

If I were you, I%26#39;d just head south on 191. Bozeman to Jackson is about 4 hours depending on wildlife and traffic. Although it may look like there isn%26#39;t much south of Jackson, it is scenic and you will be through farming country, with small towns along the way. This is my favorite way to get to Jackson. You could easily overnight in Green River or Rock Springs, Wyo., but Kemmerer, Wyo. would be another stopping place. I would suggest you not stop in Evanston - expensive (it%26#39;s in the middle of the energy boom). I know nothing about the road you would take into Dinosaur. Most of this will be good 2 lane state highways. The drive from Bozenman to Rock Springs or Green River would probably be 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours depending on how much time it takes to get through Yellowstone.