How far is Breckenridge, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Breckenridge, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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.
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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 01h 29m.
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.
Statutory Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Breckenridge and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breckenridge and Lakewood.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · Summit Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
50 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
112 m · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Breckenridge and Lakewood.
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.
Summit Boulevard
Continue straight
50 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Breckenridge and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Breckenridge to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Breckenridge and 37.9 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.91 one way or $19.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Breckenridge and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
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 Empire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Breckenridge and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 53.23 mi (85.67 km).
#1 Breckenridge
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 4,954 |
| Coordinates | 39.4816500, -106.0383500 |
| Altitude | 2965 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.95 | $21.89 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
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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