How far is Longmont, CO from Platteville, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Platteville, CO is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
18.83 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.1 mi
24.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.1 mi
Kilometers
24.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.83 mi
Kilometers
30.31 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Platteville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 AM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-04-18T23:59
Arrive Platteville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Longmont
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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Longmont
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Platteville
9.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Longmont and Platteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1025 ft · 47 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Collyer Street

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Collyer Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 119

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 25 North

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.4 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 66: Lyons, Longmont

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3058 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Marion Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Marion Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marion Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmont 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 119
3.13 mi · 17%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.41 mi · 13%
3rd Avenue
1.78 mi · 9%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.58 mi · 3%
CO 66
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

8.28 mi · 00h 14m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 14m from Longmont
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Longmont 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 Longmont to Platteville?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Longmont and 9.4 miles from Platteville.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Longmont and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Platteville.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 15.1 mi (24.3 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
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: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Platteville (-104.82275, 40.21498)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.48
Round trip
$4.96
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.48 $4.96
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.74 $5.47
Premium $4.39 $2.94 $5.88
Diesel $4.74 $3.17 $6.35

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 Longmont and Platteville. The current time is 23:59:35.

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.