How far is Breckenridge, CO from Dillon, CO?
The driving distance from Breckenridge, CO to Dillon, CO is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Breckenridge and Dillon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breckenridge and Dillon.
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Start on South Pine Street
598 ft · 28 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto Royal Tiger Road
1910 ft · 1 min · Royal Tiger Road
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Turn left onto Wellington Road
1869 ft · 57 sec · Wellington Road
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Turn right onto North French Street
1458 ft · 40 sec · North French Street
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Turn slight right
54 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1127 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
33 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1313 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 9
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1397 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1828 ft · 35 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Summit Boulevard
29 m · 2 sec · Summit Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Summit Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Summit Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dillon Dam Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Dillon Dam Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dillon Dam Road
26 m · 2 sec · Dillon Dam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dillon Dam Road
127 m · 15 sec · Dillon Dam Road
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Turn right
2104 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Dillon Drive
838 ft · 29 sec · Lake Dillon Drive
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
930 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto La Bonte Street
526 ft · 22 sec · La Bonte Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · La Bonte Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Breckenridge and Dillon.
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.
Highway 9
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4.82 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Breckenridge and Sunny near Dillon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Breckenridge to Dillon?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 7.5 miles from Breckenridge and 7.5 miles from Dillon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Breckenridge and Sunny near Dillon.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
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 Frisco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Breckenridge and Dillon. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 km).
#1 Breckenridge
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 4,954 |
| Coordinates | 39.4816500, -106.0383500 |
| Altitude | 2965 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dillon
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 967 |
| Coordinates | 39.6302600, -106.0433500 |
| Altitude | 2777 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Bonte Street (-106.043179, 39.630248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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