How far is Evans, CO from Platteville, CO?

The driving distance from Evans, CO to Platteville, CO is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.79 mi
00h 22m
Flight
13.1 mi
21.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.1 mi
Kilometers
21.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.79 mi
Kilometers
22.2 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Platteville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:06 PM MDT
Return by in Evans
Thu, Oct 15, 1:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-10-15T12:43
Arrive Platteville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Evans
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gilcrest
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Evans
6.9 mi
00h 11m
To Platteville
6.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evans and Platteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evans and Platteville.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    104 m · 24 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 37th Street

    120 m · 12 sec · 37th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 85

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 85

  4. 4

    Continue on CanAm Highway

    2928 ft · 53 sec · CanAm Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on CanAm Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · CanAm Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    78 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1203 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway

    6.7 mi · 11 min · CanAm Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    608 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marion Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Marion Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marion Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evans and Platteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CanAm Highway
11.1 mi · 80%
Highway 85
0.96 mi · 7%
North 2nd Street
0.83 mi · 6%
North Main Street
0.76 mi · 6%
37th Street
0.07 mi · 1%
State Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

CanAm Highway

Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway

6.68 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilcrest
00h 11m from Evans
Leave By
7:44 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Evans and Light Rain Likely near Platteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evans to Platteville?

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Gilcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Evans and 6.9 miles from Platteville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Evans and Light Rain Likely near Platteville.

Stop Ideas Near Gilcrest

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gilcrest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilcrest.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

30 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

41 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

49 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

62 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 13.1 mi (21.09 km).

Evans

#1 Evans

Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado

Population23,183
Coordinates40.3763700, -104.6921900
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Platteville

#2 Platteville

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population3,000
Coordinates40.2149800, -104.8227500
Altitude1467
CountryUnited States
Start: Evans (-104.69219, 40.37637)
End: Platteville (-104.82275, 40.21498)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.24
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $2.12 $4.24
Mid-grade $4.72 $2.31 $4.62
Premium $5.06 $2.48 $4.96
Diesel $6.52 $3.19 $6.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Evans and Platteville. The current time is 12:43:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.