How far is Fort Lupton, CO from Platteville, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Lupton, CO to Platteville, CO is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Weld County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lupton and Platteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lupton and Platteville.
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Start on Mc Kinley Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · Mc Kinley Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
677 ft · 35 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Denver Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Denver Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
88 m · 6 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto CanAm Highway
8.4 mi · 14 min · CanAm Highway
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Turn left onto Marion Avenue
547 ft · 24 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 Fort Lupton 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.
CanAm Highway
Turn right onto CanAm Highway
8.37 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Fort Lupton and Sunny near Platteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lupton to Platteville?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Aristocrat Ranchettes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Fort Lupton and 4.7 miles from Platteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fort Lupton and Sunny near Platteville.
Stop Ideas Near Aristocrat Ranchettes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Town of Frederick
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aristocrat Ranchettes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lupton and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 9.02 mi (14.51 km).
#1 Fort Lupton
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 8,666 |
| Coordinates | 40.0847100, -104.8130300 |
| Altitude | 1496 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.33 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
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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