How far is Breckenridge from Aspen

There are 46.27 miles from Breckenridge to Aspen in southwest direction and 98 miles (157.72 kilometers) by car, following the CO 82 route.

Breckenridge and Aspen are 2 hours 27 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Breckenridge, CO to Aspen, CO. The halfway point is Leadville, CO.

Breckenridge, CO and Aspen, CO are in the same time zone (MDT). Current time in both locations is 10:10 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 3.94 gallons of gas to cover the route between Breckenridge, CO and Aspen, CO.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Breckenridge to Aspen is $11.11.

During the route, an average car will release 77.29 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $2.82 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on December 27, 2022.
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Best Hotels In or Near Aspen, CO

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Halfway Point Between Breckenridge, CO and Aspen, CO

If you want to meet halfway between Breckenridge, CO and Aspen, CO or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.202545 and -106.342941, or 39º 12' 9.162" N, 106º 20' 34.5876" W. This location is 49.11 miles away from Breckenridge, CO and Aspen, CO and it would take approximately 1 hour 13 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Leadville, CO, situated 50 miles from Breckenridge, CO and 58 miles from Aspen, CO. It would take 1 hour 14 mins to go from Breckenridge to Leadville and 1 hour 39 mins to go from Aspen to Leadville.

Weather in Breckenridge and Aspen

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Breckenridge, CO

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Distance conversions

Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Breckenridge, CO and Aspen, CO in this table:

Distance typeMilesKilometersNautical miles

Straight line distance	46.27 mi	74.46 km	40.20 nautical mi
Driving distance	98 mi	158.08 km	85.36 nautical mi

Road Trip Tips

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Now let's assume you have a private jet and you can fly in the fastest possible straight line between Breckenridge, Colorado and Aspen, Colorado. Because of the curvature of the Earth, the shortest distance is actually the "great circle" distance, or "as the crow flies" which is calculated using an iterative Vincenty formula.

Flight distance: 46 miles or 75 km

Flight time: 36 minutes

The straight line flight distance is 93 miles less than driving on roads, which means the driving distance is roughly 3.0x of the flight distance.

Your plane flies much faster than a car, so the flight time is about 1/4th of the time it would take to drive.

This is a relatively short flight in a private plane, but you might be planning to book a commercial flight. In that case, your travel time would really need to include how many minutes to get to your local airport, wait for security, board and taxi on the runway, land at the other airport, and get to your destination.

Breckenridge to Aspen road trip

Let's say you're actually planning a road trip to Aspen, and you want to stop on the way to explore. If it's a real road trip, you might want to check out interesting places along the way, or maybe eat at a great restaurant. That's what Trippy is perfect for, helping you figure out travel plans in detail.

Road trip: 1 day of driving

With the full itinerary planned out, we can estimate your total travel time for this trip.

Travel time: 2.5 hours on the road

Itinerary

Start in Breckenridge.

To see all the details on this itinerary, including recommended restaurants, hotels, and things to do along the way, check out the full road trip planner:

Which is better Aspen or Breckenridge?

You'll spend a little more on travel, food, lodging and skiing at Aspen, and you might have fewer crowds to contend with. Breckenridge doesn't have quite as many acres to ski and fewer dining options than Aspen, but it's also less expensive, easier to access and has a more laid-back vibe.

How far are Vail and Breckenridge?

The distance between Vail and Breckenridge is 21 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.

Is the drive from Denver to Aspen pretty?

Interstate driving isn't always the most scenic option. However, in this case, the route between Denver and Aspen features plenty of stunning natural beauty, including the Rocky Mountains and the White River National Forest.

How long is the car ride from Denver to Aspen?

From Denver, it is about a 3-hour-and-45-minute drive to Aspen. Depending on the season, there are two different routes you can take. Both involve stunning scenery and climbing over multiple mountain passes.