How far is Denver, CO from Breckenridge, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Breckenridge, CO is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 50m.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Breckenridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Breckenridge.
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Start on the route
115 m · 29 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · East 8th Avenue
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Continue on North Kalamath Street
733 ft · 23 sec · North Kalamath Street
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Continue on West 6th Avenue Freeway
9.5 mi · 12 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 9: Frisco, Breckenridge
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
69 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Main Street
1317 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
32 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1213 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North French Street
1613 ft · 52 sec · North French Street
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Turn left onto Wellington Road
1869 ft · 57 sec · Wellington Road
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Turn right onto Royal Tiger Road
122 m · 12 sec · Royal Tiger Road
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
1677 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Breckenridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Denver 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 Denver to Breckenridge?
The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 40.4 miles from Denver and 40.5 miles from Breckenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denver and Mostly Sunny near Breckenridge.
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.
Fraser – Winter Park
Frisco, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Granby
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 58.84 mi (94.69 km).
#1 Denver
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 735,538 |
| Coordinates | 39.7391500, -104.9847000 |
| Altitude | 1609 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Breckenridge
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 4,954 |
| Coordinates | 39.4816500, -106.0383500 |
| Altitude | 2965 |
| Country | United States |
End: Breckenridge (-106.03835, 39.48165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.51 | $25.03 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
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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