How far is Frederick, CO from Platteville, CO?
The driving distance from Frederick, CO to Platteville, CO is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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.
Human settlement 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 Frederick and Platteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Platteville.
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Start on the route
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Locust Street
51 m · 10 sec · Locust Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1552 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Colorado Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pine Cone Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Pine Cone Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 15
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 15
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Turn right onto County Road 24
2 mi · 4 min · County Road 24
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Turn left onto County Road 19
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 19
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 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 Frederick 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
3.34 mi · 00h 05m
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 Frederick 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 Frederick to Platteville?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Frederick and 7.3 miles from Platteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Light Rain Likely near Platteville.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 10.03 mi (16.14 km).
#1 Frederick
Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 11,515 |
| Coordinates | 40.0991500, -104.9372000 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
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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