Origin
Breckenridge, CO
Evening in Breckenridge on Thursday
Local time
7:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Breckenridge, CO to Boulder, CO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
91.4 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Breckenridge, CO
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Boulder, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Breckenridge, CO to Boulder, CO covers 91.4 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, CO 93, CO 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.6 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Breckenridge, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 91.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 91.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and CO 93. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.6 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and CO 93. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near CO 9 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.4 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (CO 9 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 66.7 miles (I 70 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.6 miles (CR 93 / Heritage Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CO 9 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto CO 9 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
I 70 BUS
Take the exit onto I 70 BUS toward US 40, I 70 Business East, CH 93: Golden, Morrison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 259
Toward US 40, I 70 Business East, CH 93: Golden...
6
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
CR 93 / Heritage Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 93 / Heritage Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
68.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
CR 93 / Heritage Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 93 / Heritage Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
91.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
|
19th Street
Turn left onto 19th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Breckenridge, CO and Boulder, CO, road signs point toward Ch 93: Golden and Morrison.
Ch 93: Golden
66.7 mi in
|
~1h 29m
|
via I 70 BUS
Morrison
66.7 mi in
|
~1h 29m
|
via I 70 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 47.6 mi | 57m |
| CO 93 | 19.3 mi | 30m |
| CO 9 | 14 mi | 20m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Highway 9 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Summit Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lariat Loop Scenic Byway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Heritage Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 47.6 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breckenridge, CO and Boulder, CO.
1
Start on South Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Pine Street
2
Turn right onto Royal Tiger Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Royal Tiger Road
3
Turn left onto Wellington Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Wellington Road
4
Turn right onto North French Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North French Street
5
Turn slight right
176 ft
·
9 sec
6
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto CO 9
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on CO 9
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on CO 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 9
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto CO 9
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
CO 9
11
Continue on CO 9
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
CO 9
12
Continue on CO 9
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
CO 9
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto CO 9
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
CO 9
14
Continue on CO 9
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
CO 9
15
Enter roundabout onto CO 9
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Summit Boulevard
16
Continue on CO 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Summit Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the ramp onto CO 9
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
CO 9
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 70
48 mi
·
57 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto I 70 BUS
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 70 BUS
Exit 259
Toward US 40, I 70 Business East, CH 93: Golden, Morrison
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto I 70 BUS; CR 93
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hogback Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on I 70 BUS; US 40
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lariat Loop Scenic Byway
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto CR 93
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Heritage Road
Use the left lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto CR 93
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
Heritage Road
24
Continue on CR 93
489 ft
·
10 sec
·
Heritage Road
25
Enter roundabout onto CR 93
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
Heritage Road
26
Continue on CR 93
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Heritage Road
27
Enter roundabout onto CR 93
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Heritage Road
28
Continue on CR 93
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Heritage Road
29
Turn slight right onto CR 93
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Heritage Road
30
Turn left onto US 6
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on CO 93
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
CO 93
32
Continue on CO 93
12 mi
·
19 min
·
CO 93
Use the straight lane.
33
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
University Avenue
34
Continue on 17th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
17th Street
35
Turn right onto Athens Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Athens Street
36
Turn left onto 19th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
19th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
37
Turn left
87 ft
·
4 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.7 miles from Breckenridge, CO, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boulder, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Breckenridge, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Breckenridge, CO
This is one driving day of about 91.4 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Breckenridge, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 47.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.7 mi from Breckenridge, CO · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Breckenridge, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boulder, CO
The final approach into Boulder, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boulder, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.77 one way
$27.54 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
| premium | $4.39 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.18 | $40.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.80 | $5.85 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Boulder, CO
Evening in Boulder on Thursday
Local time
7:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Breckenridge, CO to Boulder, CO covers 91.4 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, CO 93, CO 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 miles from Breckenridge, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.4 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (CO 9 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 66.7 miles (I 70 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.6 miles (CR 93 / Heritage Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Breckenridge, CO and Boulder, CO, road signs point toward Ch 93: Golden and Morrison.
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