How far is Dillon, CO from Breckenridge, CO?
The driving distance from Dillon, CO to Breckenridge, CO is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dillon and Breckenridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dillon and Breckenridge.
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Start on La Bonte Street
526 ft · 26 sec · La Bonte Street
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Turn right onto Buffalo Street
904 ft · 25 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn left onto Lake Dillon Drive
826 ft · 33 sec · Lake Dillon Drive
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Turn sharp right onto La Bonte Street
1929 ft · 1 min · La Bonte Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dillon Dam Road
39 m · 4 sec · Dillon Dam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dillon Dam Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Dillon Dam Road
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Turn left onto Summit Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Summit Boulevard
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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 Dillon and Breckenridge.
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
Exit the roundabout
5.07 mi · 00h 08m
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 Dillon and Sunny near Breckenridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dillon to Breckenridge?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Dillon and 7.4 miles from Breckenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dillon and Sunny near Breckenridge.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
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 Frisco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dillon and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 km).
#1 Dillon
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 967 |
| Coordinates | 39.6302600, -106.0433500 |
| Altitude | 2777 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
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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