Wanderlog staff
Updated • updatedJul 19, 2021
Nonstop drive time
How far is the distance between Breckenridge and Keystone? The direct drive from Breckenridge, United States to Keystone, United States is 467 miles or 751 km, and should have a drive time of 8 hours in normal traffic.
Of course, this is just the non-stop drive time. You probably need to stop for gas, bathrooms, and meals, so the drive time with stops is a bit longer.
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Breckenridge to Keystone drive time with breaks
Driving from Breckenridge to Keystone takes about 8 hours if you do it nonstop, but depending on whether you have kids, your stamina, or whether you'd like to stop to take in the scenery, it'll almost definitely take longer.
Most guides recommend stopping for 30 minutes for every 4 hours of driving, and driving up to 8 hours a day. For a typical driver who's not stopping to see too many sights, we expect a road trip to from Breckenridge to Keystone to take 1 day. During that 1 day, you'll drive for 8 hours in total and take 30 minutes for breaks.
When taking breaks, you might as well check out some of the sights too! Take a look at the best stops on a Breckenridge to Keystone drive for some inspiration.
8 hours 27 minutes
Total drive time with breaks
What cities are between Breckenridge and Keystone?
If you're thinking of driving between Breckenridge and Keystone and thinking of staying a night, it's worth looking at a few of the cities that are on the route. The most popular cities to stop between Breckenridge and Keystone are Denver, Custer, Boulder, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Cheyenne, and Golden. Denver is the most popular city on the route — it's 2 hours from Breckenridge and 7 hours from Keystone.
Going back? How far is Keystone from Breckenridge?
Honestly, it shouldn't differ by too much, but if you're curious about the drive back, check out the reverse directions to see how far Keystone is from Breckenridge.
Popular cities to stop between Breckenridge and Keystone
On your trip from Breckenridge to Keystone, stop by Denver, Custer, Boulder, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Cheyenne, and Golden! Make sure to visit Denver, the most popular city on the route, and see Denver's top attractions like Denver Botanic Gardens, Coors Field, and 16th Street Mall.
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Golden
Golden is a city and former gold rush town at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado. Clear Creek Trail is a network of paths running along a waterway. It passes Clear Creek White Water Park, a kayaking course. The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum has exhibits on earth science and mining history. Northeast is the Colorado Railroad Museum, with vintage trains and an 1800s-style railroad depot.
6 minutes off the main route, 17% of way to Keystone
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Denver
Denver, the capital of Colorado, is an American metropolis dating to the Old West era. Larimer Square, the city’s oldest block, features landmark 19th-century buildings. Museums include the Denver Art Museum, an ultramodern complex known for its collection of indigenous works, and the mansion of famed Titanic survivor Molly Brown. Denver is also a jumping-off point for ski resorts in the nearby Rocky Mountains.
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This Colorado trip begins in Denver and makes its way back, but you can start it from any of the other cities that are along the way. We flew into Colorado (from Houston to Denver) and rented a car at the airport. You may say that flying in is not the same as a road trip, but the drive from Houston to Denver is a 15-hour, nonstop drive that is more than 1,000 miles in distance. That is JUST TO GET TO THE STARTING POINT. That means a hotel stay in North Texas, a lot of fueling up, and—having driven Houston to Colorado multiple times—spending the majority of the driving hours in nothing-to-see parts of Texas, I can tell you the cheap flight and inexpensive rental car we got was sooo worth it.
This week-long road-trip itinerary from Denver covers only a small portion of what the state has to offer, but it offers just enough of a taste (especially from the green chile) that you'll want to return time and again in the future. Here's your guide to spending seven days in the Southwest's most enchanting state.
Most popular city on this route
6 minutes off the main route, 18% of way to Keystone
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Boulder
Boulder is a city at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in northern Colorado. To the west, the trail-lined Flatirons are craggy rock formations overlooking the city. Downtown’s pedestrian Pearl Street Mall includes art galleries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. The University of Colorado Boulder campus is home to the Fiske Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History, with zoology and anthropology exhibits.
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From Denver, take a day trip to Boulder and spend a day exploring Pearl Street Mall and its surroundings. It’s a great spot for unique shopping, with some good restaurants, and entertainment options.
17 minutes off the main route, 22% of way to Keystone
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Estes Park
Sights & Landmarks
Neighborhoods
Estes Park is a town in northern Colorado. It’s known as a base for the Rocky Mountain National Park, home to wildlife including elk and bears, plus miles of trails. The park’s Trail Ridge Road winds past craggy peaks, forests and tundra. Nearby are the wilderness areas of Roosevelt National Forest. The Estes Park Aerial Tramway connects the town to the summit of Prospect Mountain for views over the valley.
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After one final nightcap, both Derek and I were fully ready for an early bedtime and a good night’s sleep…after all, we had an early start the next morning – to head to Rocky Mountain National Park! Stay tuned for Day 2 of this “2 Perfect Days in Denver in the Winter” itinerary!
On your final day in Colorado, make your way to Estes Park for the best hiking yet — and a few ghosts. Rocky Mountain National Park
Day 3: Visit Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, then Drive to Estes Park Start Early in Garden of the Gods
52 minutes off the main route, 29% of way to Keystone
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Fort Collins
Fort Collins is a city in northern Colorado. Its Old Town historic district has 1800s houses, a vintage trolley, specialty shops and restaurants. The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery features interactive science, history and nature exhibits, plus a digital dome theater. West of the city, trails criss-cross Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, known for the peak's distinctive Horsetooth Rock formation and Horsetooth Falls.
9 minutes off the main route, 29% of way to Keystone
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Cheyenne
Sights & Landmarks
Monuments & Statues
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming. It’s home to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, with exhibits about early rodeos and artifacts like 19th-century passenger wagons. The landscaped Cheyenne Botanic Gardens includes a labyrinth. Collections at the Wyoming State Museum include dinosaur fossils. The 1904 Historic Governors’ Mansion and 19th-century Wyoming State Capitol Building are close to each other.
3 minutes off the main route, 35% of way to Keystone
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Custer
Custer is a city in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,987 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Custer County.
0 minutes off the main route, 92% of way to Keystone