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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.81 mi
00h 30m
Flight
10.27 mi
16.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.27 mi
Kilometers
16.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.81 mi
Kilometers
23.84 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breckenridge
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM MDT
Return by in Dillon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dillon
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Breckenridge
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dillon
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Frisco
CO

Town in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America

From Dillon
7.4 mi
00h 15m
To Breckenridge
7.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on La Bonte Street

    526 ft · 26 sec · La Bonte Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Buffalo Street

    904 ft · 25 sec · Buffalo Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Dillon Drive

    826 ft · 33 sec · Lake Dillon Drive

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto La Bonte Street

    1929 ft · 1 min · La Bonte Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dillon Dam Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Dillon Dam Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Dillon Dam Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Dillon Dam Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Summit Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Summit Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1317 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1213 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North French Street

    1613 ft · 52 sec · North French Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wellington Road

    1869 ft · 57 sec · Wellington Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Royal Tiger Road

    122 m · 12 sec · Royal Tiger Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1677 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Summit Boulevard
8.83 mi · 60%
Dillon Dam Road
3.63 mi · 25%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 3%
La Bonte Street
0.46 mi · 3%
Wellington Road
0.35 mi · 2%
North Pine Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frisco
00h 15m from Dillon
Leave By
7:30 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Frisco, Colorado

1 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Vail, Colorado

22 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Fairplay, CO

40 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

48 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dillon and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 km).

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#1 Dillon

Town in Colorado, USA

Population967
Coordinates39.6302600, -106.0433500
Altitude2777
CountryUnited States
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#2 Breckenridge

Town in Colorado, USA

Population4,954
Coordinates39.4816500, -106.0383500
Altitude2965
CountryUnited States
Start: Dillon (-106.04335, 39.63026)
End: Breckenridge (-106.03835, 39.48165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dillon and Breckenridge. The current time is 06:56:50.

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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.