Aurora, CO to Breckenridge, CO is 93.9 miles and takes about 2h 7m via Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway and I 225, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically Colorado, making it a straightforward regional drive. Expect a route that balances highway speeds with more intricate local road navigation. With a drive time under two and a half hours and a modest fuel cost, this is an ideal option for a same-day excursion. It’s a practical choice for a quick escape without demanding extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47 miles from Aurora, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
79.1 mi
1h 37m
CO 9
9.3 mi
16m
I 225
1.1 mi
1m
North Potomac Street
0.6 mi
1m
Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Wellington Road
0.4 mi
<1m
North Pine Street
0.3 mi
1m
North Fitzsimons Parkway
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
— 79.1 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, CO and Breckenridge, CO.
1
Start on North Vaughn Street
80 ft·5 sec·North Vaughn Street
2
Turn right onto Toledo Street
0.2 mi·49 sec·Toledo Street
3
Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue
257 ft·16 sec·East 10th Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Potomac Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway
0.3 mi·40 sec·North Fitzsimons Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto East 17th Place
0.2 mi·29 sec·East 17th Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 225 NorthUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 225
1.1 mi·1 min·I 225
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 12AToward I 70 West: DenverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 70 West: Denver
11
Merge onto I 70
2.1 mi·2 min·Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
77 mi·1 hr 34 min·Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto CO 9
0.2 mi·31 sec·CO 9
Toward CO 9: Frisco, BreckenridgeUse the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto CO 9
225 ft·3 sec·CO 9
15
Continue on CO 9
1.3 mi·2 min·CO 9
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto CO 9
108 ft·1 sec·CO 9
17
Continue on CO 9
0.4 mi·45 sec·CO 9
18
Enter roundabout onto CO 9
118 ft·2 sec·CO 9
19
Continue on CO 9
5.1 mi·8 min·CO 9
Use the straight lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto CO 9
96 ft·1 sec·CO 9
21
Continue on CO 9
2.2 mi·3 min·CO 9
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on CO 9
0.2 mi·38 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
104 ft·3 sec·Main Street
24
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
25
Turn left onto North French Street
0.3 mi·51 sec·North French Street
26
Turn left onto Wellington Road
0.4 mi·57 sec·Wellington Road
27
Turn right onto Royal Tiger Road
401 ft·12 sec·Royal Tiger Road
28
Turn right onto North Pine Street
0.3 mi·1 min·North Pine Street
29
Arrive at destination
South Pine Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 7 minutes, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, though an early start can help you beat any local traffic. Plan for one or two brief stops to stretch your legs; the $14 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry about finding many gas stations. Keep an eye on your navigation system, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' nature means paying attention to upcoming turns is key. Since this is a single-day trip, you can easily accommodate spontaneous detours if something catches your eye along the way.
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 47 miles from Aurora, CO, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.1 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 1h 1m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Breckenridge, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aurora, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Aurora, CO
This is one driving day of about 93.9 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Aurora, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway for about 79.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 83.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|East 17th Place
Turn right onto East 17th Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 225 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 225 North
8
2.8 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Denver
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12A
Toward I 70 West: Denver
6
6 mi into trip|~10m in|I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
83.1 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|CO 9
Take the exit onto CO 9 toward CO 9: Frisco, Breckenridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward CO 9: Frisco, Breckenridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.15 one way
$28.30 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$14.98
$29.96
premium
$4.39
$16.24
$32.49
diesel
$5.61
$20.73
$41.46
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: 32.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.2
0
$9.86
$4.51
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.22
$3.76
EV Truck/SUV
37.6
0
$13.15
$6.01
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Aurora, CO
Morning
in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Breckenridge, CO
Morning
in Breckenridge on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
10 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 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll experience a mix of road types rather than a continuous interstate cruise. While 11% of the route is on highways, much of it involves navigating local roads and potentially more frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 79.1 miles along the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, moving from more open highway segments to potentially more built-up or winding local routes as you approach your destination.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.1 mi on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near East 17th Place.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 93.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (East 17th Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Aurora is a city of about 400,000 of the Denver Metropolitan Area in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies immediately east of Denver in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. In 2008 it was named the "All American City."
Top landmarks
•DeLaney Barn
•Blanche A. Wilson House — house
•Plains Conservation Center — park in Colorado, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 93.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.1 miles on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Breckenridge, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (East 17th Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Breckenridge, CO before heading back.
