How far is Breckenridge, CO from Montezuma, CO?
The driving distance from Breckenridge, CO to Montezuma, CO is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Breckenridge and Montezuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breckenridge and Montezuma.
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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
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Swan Mountain Road
4.9 mi · 11 min · Swan Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight right onto Montezuma Road
5.2 mi · 13 min · Montezuma Road
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Continue on Main Street
1268 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
52 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Hardwick Street
111 m · 16 sec · Hardwick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hardwick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Breckenridge and Montezuma.
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.
Montezuma Road
Turn slight right onto Montezuma Road
5.2 mi · 00h 13m
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 Montezuma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Breckenridge to Montezuma?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Dillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Breckenridge and 10.3 miles from Montezuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Breckenridge and Sunny near Montezuma.
Stop Ideas Near Dillon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Breckenridge and Montezuma. Straight-line distance: 11.42 mi (18.38 km).
#1 Breckenridge
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 4,954 |
| Coordinates | 39.4816500, -106.0383500 |
| Altitude | 2965 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montezuma
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 75 |
| Coordinates | 39.5811000, -105.8672300 |
| Altitude | 3143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hardwick Street (-105.867311, 39.581076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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