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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.19 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.59 mi
25.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.59 mi
Kilometers
25.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.19 mi
Kilometers
29.27 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Platteville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-18T23:59
Arrive Platteville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greeley
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
La Salle
CO

Town in Colorado, USA

From Greeley
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Platteville
9.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Avenue

    80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    602 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 21st Avenue

    151 m · 29 sec · 21st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 8th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Highway 85 Business

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 85 Business

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 85 Business

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 85 Business

  8. 8

    Continue on CanAm Highway

    2928 ft · 53 sec · CanAm Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on CanAm Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · CanAm Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    78 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1203 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway

    6.7 mi · 11 min · CanAm Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    608 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marion Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Marion Avenue

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CanAm Highway
11.1 mi · 61%
Highway 85 Business
2.67 mi · 15%
8th Avenue
1.48 mi · 8%
10th Street
1.08 mi · 6%
North 2nd Street
0.83 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.76 mi · 4%
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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
15.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Salle
00h 15m from Greeley
Leave By
7:28 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Salle, 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 La Salle.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

39 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

40 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

59 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

71 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 15.59 mi (25.09 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
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: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Platteville (-104.82275, 40.21498)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeley and Platteville. The current time is 23:59:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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