How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Breckenridge, CO?

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Breckenridge, CO is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.84 mi
02h 38m
Flight
79.08 mi
127.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.08 mi
Kilometers
127.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.84 mi
Kilometers
170.34 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breckenridge
Wed, Apr 15, 2:19 PM MDT
Return by in Colorado Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colorado Springs
2026-04-15T11:40
Arrive Breckenridge
Wed, Apr 15, 2:19 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colorado Springs
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Fairplay
CO

Town of the United States

From Colorado Springs
52.9 mi
01h 19m
To Breckenridge
52.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Breckenridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Breckenridge.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue

    607 ft · 33 sec · South Nevada Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Colorado Avenue

    982 ft · 38 sec · East Colorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Colorado Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto South Limit Street

    1010 ft · 20 sec · South Limit Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Cimarron Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Cimarron Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Midland Expressway

    15.7 mi · 24 min · Midland Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    45.3 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    15.9 mi · 29 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Ridge Street

    2865 ft · 2 min · South Ridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wellington Road

    2062 ft · 1 min · Wellington Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Royal Tiger Road

    122 m · 12 sec · Royal Tiger Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1677 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Breckenridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Midland Expressway
63.1 mi · 60%
South Main Street
15.9 mi · 15%
Main Street
5.65 mi · 5%
West Cimarron Street
2.42 mi · 2%
West Colorado Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
South Ridge Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Midland Expressway

Keep slight right

45.3 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
79.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairplay
01h 19m from Colorado Springs
Leave By
1:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny near Breckenridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Breckenridge?

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Fairplay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Colorado Springs and 52.9 miles from Breckenridge.

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

The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.83 one way or $27.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny near Breckenridge.

Stop Ideas Near Fairplay

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairplay, 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 Fairplay.

BUS

Fairplay, CO

1 mi away
620 US Highway 285
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

41 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Buena Vista, CO

46 mi away
27318 County Road 314
BUS

Vail, Colorado

55 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 79.08 mi (127.27 km).

Colorado Springs

#1 Colorado Springs

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

Population482,131
Coordinates38.8338800, -104.8213600
Altitude1832
CountryUnited States
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#2 Breckenridge

Town in Colorado, USA

Population4,954
Coordinates39.4816500, -106.0383500
Altitude2965
CountryUnited States
Start: Colorado Springs (-104.82136, 38.83388)
End: Breckenridge (-106.03835, 39.48165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.14 L · about $13.83
Round trip
$27.66
7.48 gal · 28.28 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $13.83 $27.66
Mid-grade $4.08 $15.27 $30.55
Premium $4.39 $16.42 $32.84
Diesel $4.74 $17.72 $35.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Colorado Springs and Breckenridge. The current time is 11:40:30.

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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.