How far is Breckenridge, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Breckenridge, CO to Westminster, CO is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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 Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breckenridge and Westminster.
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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
57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
1606 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 76th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West 76th Avenue
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Turn left onto Newton Street
768 ft · 34 sec · Newton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Breckenridge and Westminster.
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
57.9 mi · 01h 09m
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 Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Breckenridge to Westminster?
The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 41.1 miles from Breckenridge and 41.1 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 3:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 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 Westminster.
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 Westminster. Straight-line distance: 58.63 mi (94.36 km).
#1 Breckenridge
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 4,954 |
| Coordinates | 39.4816500, -106.0383500 |
| Altitude | 2965 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westminster
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 115,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -105.0372000 |
| Altitude | 1641 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.72 | $21.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.73 | $25.47 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
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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