How far is Blue River, CO from Breckenridge, CO?

The driving distance from Blue River, CO to Breckenridge, CO is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.89 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.6 mi
5.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.6 mi
Kilometers
5.8 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.89 mi
Kilometers
7.87 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breckenridge
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM MDT
Return by in Blue River
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue River
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Breckenridge
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blue River
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Frisco
CO

Town in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America

From Blue River
2.4 mi
00h 05m
To Breckenridge
2.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blue River and Breckenridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue River and Breckenridge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Ridge Street

    2865 ft · 2 min · South Ridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wellington Road

    2062 ft · 1 min · Wellington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Royal Tiger Road

    122 m · 12 sec · Royal Tiger Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1677 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue River and Breckenridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Ridge Street
0.54 mi · 11%
Wellington Road
0.39 mi · 8%
North Pine Street
0.32 mi · 6%
Royal Tiger Road
0.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

3.56 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
3.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frisco
00h 05m from Blue River
Leave By
8:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blue River and Sunny near Breckenridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue River to Breckenridge?

The road trip is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Blue River and 2.4 miles from Breckenridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blue River and Sunny near Breckenridge.

Stop Ideas Near Frisco

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frisco, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.

BUS

Frisco, Colorado

1 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Vail, Colorado

22 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Fairplay, CO

40 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

48 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue River and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 3.6 mi (5.8 km).

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#1 Blue River

Human settlement in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America

Population928
Coordinates39.4297100, -106.0439100
Altitude3059
CountryUnited States
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#2 Breckenridge

Town in Colorado, USA

Population4,954
Coordinates39.4816500, -106.0383500
Altitude2965
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue River (-106.04391, 39.42971)
End: Breckenridge (-106.03835, 39.48165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.65 L · about $0.63
Round trip
$1.26
0.34 gal · 1.3 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $0.63 $1.26
Mid-grade $4.08 $0.69 $1.39
Premium $4.39 $0.75 $1.49
Diesel $4.74 $0.81 $1.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue River and Breckenridge. The current time is 06:56:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.