How far is Broomfield, CO from Platteville, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Platteville, CO is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Platteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Platteville.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
83 m · 15 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Nickel Street
682 ft · 26 sec · Nickel Street
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Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
657 ft · 21 sec · West Midway Boulevard
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Dillon Road
1632 ft · 49 sec · West Dillon Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Northwest Parkway East
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Parkway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Denver
1447 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.7 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 66: Lyons, Longmont
1724 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
8.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
3058 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Marion Avenue
41 m · 6 sec · Marion Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marion Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Platteville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Broomfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Platteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Platteville?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dacono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Broomfield and 16.5 miles from Platteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Broomfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Platteville.
Stop Ideas Near Dacono
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dacono.
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Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.7 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Platteville
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.2149800, -104.8227500 |
| Altitude | 1467 |
| Country | United States |
End: Platteville (-104.82275, 40.21498)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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