How far is Greeley, CO from Platteville, CO?
The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Platteville, CO is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeley and Platteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Platteville.
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Start on 19th Avenue
80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
602 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 21st Avenue
151 m · 29 sec · 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Highway 85 Business
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 85 Business
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Continue on Highway 85 Business
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 85 Business
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Continue on CanAm Highway
2928 ft · 53 sec · CanAm Highway
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on CanAm Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1620 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
78 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1203 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
6.7 mi · 11 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right
608 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left 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 Greeley 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
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greeley 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 Greeley to Platteville?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Greeley and 9.1 miles from Platteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greeley and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Platteville.
Stop Ideas Near La Salle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 15.59 mi (25.09 km).
#1 Greeley
The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.
| Population | 108,958 |
| Coordinates | 40.4233100, -104.7091300 |
| Altitude | 1425 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
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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