How far is Lakewood, CO from Breckenridge, CO?

The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Breckenridge, CO is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
76.14 mi
01h 42m
Flight
53.23 mi
85.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.23 mi
Kilometers
85.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.54 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breckenridge
Fri, Apr 17, 1:39 PM MDT
Return by in Lakewood
Fri, Apr 17, 3:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-17T11:57
Arrive Breckenridge
Fri, Apr 17, 1:39 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
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
Empire
CO

Statutory Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

From Lakewood
38 mi
00h 51m
To Breckenridge
38.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
38°F
Friday

Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Breckenridge.

  1. 1

    Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West

    801 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 9: Frisco, Breckenridge

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    69 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1317 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1213 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North French Street

    1613 ft · 52 sec · North French Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wellington Road

    1869 ft · 57 sec · Wellington Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Royal Tiger Road

    122 m · 12 sec · Royal Tiger Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1677 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
58.5 mi · 77%
CO 9
9.29 mi · 12%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
5.16 mi · 7%
South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.45 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Wellington Road
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Empire
00h 51m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Lakewood and Snow Showers near Breckenridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Breckenridge?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 38 miles from Lakewood and 38.1 miles from Breckenridge.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 3:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.95 one way or $19.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Lakewood and Snow Showers near Breckenridge.

Stop Ideas Near Empire

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

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

RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

24 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

40 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

41 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Granby

42 mi away
438 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 53.23 mi (85.67 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population157,429
Coordinates39.7047100, -105.0813700
Altitude1682
CountryUnited States
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#2 Breckenridge

Town in Colorado, USA

Population4,954
Coordinates39.4816500, -106.0383500
Altitude2965
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-105.08137, 39.70471)
End: Breckenridge (-106.03835, 39.48165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $9.95
Round trip
$19.90
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $9.95 $19.90
Mid-grade $4.08 $10.99 $21.97
Premium $4.39 $11.81 $23.62
Diesel $4.74 $12.74 $25.49

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Breckenridge. The current time is 11:57:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.