How far is Greeley, CO from Breckenridge, CO?
The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Breckenridge, CO is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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 02h 55m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeley and Breckenridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Breckenridge.
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Start on 19th Avenue
80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
602 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 21st Avenue
151 m · 29 sec · 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 18th Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · 18th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 18th Street
825 ft · 13 sec · East 18th Street
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Continue on East 18th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street
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Turn right onto County Road 49
21.9 mi · 26 min · County Road 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 76 West
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Merge slight left
66.2 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Greeley 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 76 West
Merge slight left
66.2 mi · 01h 21m
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 Greeley and Sunny near Breckenridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Breckenridge?
The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Applewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Greeley and 69.7 miles from Breckenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 12:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.19 one way or $36.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greeley and Sunny near Breckenridge.
Stop Ideas Near Applewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Applewood.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 95.86 mi (154.27 km).
#1 Greeley
The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.
| Population | 108,958 |
| Coordinates | 40.4233100, -104.7091300 |
| Altitude | 1425 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $20.09 | $40.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.60 | $43.21 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
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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