Halfway point between Denver Airport (DEN) and Breckenridge

On the Peña Boulevard, I-70 and CO-9 drive, the natural place to split the trip is Idaho Springs, CO. It is about 56 miles from Denver Airport (DEN), CO and 49 miles from Breckenridge, CO.

Whole drive: About 105 miles, 2 h
To Idaho Springs: About 1 h from Denver Airport (DEN)
Highway: Peña Boulevard, I-70 and CO-9

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Why Idaho Springs

It sits right on Peña Boulevard, I-70 and CO-9 near the middle of the drive, so neither day is much longer than the other, and it has plenty of hotels by the exits. Meeting someone coming the other way? It also works as a fair meetup spot.

Along the way

Eisenhower Tunnel at 11,000 feet
Idaho Springs hot springs and Main Street
Breckenridge's Victorian Main Street

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