How far is Aurora, CO from Breckenridge, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Breckenridge, CO is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Breckenridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Breckenridge.
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Start on North Vaughn Street
24 m · 6 sec · North Vaughn Street
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Turn right onto Toledo Street
1120 ft · 49 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue
78 m · 16 sec · East 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
3014 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street
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Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway
1624 ft · 41 sec · North Fitzsimons Parkway
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Turn right onto East 17th Place
998 ft · 29 sec · East 17th Place
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Take the ramp left toward I 225 North
2044 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
77 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 9: Frisco, Breckenridge
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
69 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Main Street
1317 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
32 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1213 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North French Street
1613 ft · 52 sec · North French Street
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Turn left onto Wellington Road
1869 ft · 57 sec · Wellington Road
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Turn right onto Royal Tiger Road
122 m · 12 sec · Royal Tiger Road
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
1677 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Breckenridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
77 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Aurora and Snow Showers near Breckenridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Breckenridge?
The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Aurora and 47 miles from Breckenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Aurora and Snow Showers near Breckenridge.
Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Idaho Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 66.46 mi (106.96 km).
#1 Aurora
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 387,377 |
| Coordinates | 39.7294300, -104.8319200 |
| Altitude | 1648 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Breckenridge
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 4,954 |
| Coordinates | 39.4816500, -106.0383500 |
| Altitude | 2965 |
| Country | United States |
End: Breckenridge (-106.03835, 39.48165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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