How far is Platteville, CO from Commerce City, CO?
The driving distance from Platteville, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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A city in Adams County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platteville and Commerce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville and Commerce City.
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Start on Marion Avenue
151 m · 24 sec · Marion Avenue
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Turn right onto CanAm Highway
24.4 mi · 35 min · CanAm Highway
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Merge slight right onto Heartland Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 85 South: Commerce City
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East 60th Avenue
18 m · 7 sec · East 60th Avenue
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Turn right onto Dexter Street
819 ft · 42 sec · Dexter Street
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Turn left
732 ft · 54 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Platteville and Commerce City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
CanAm Highway
Turn right onto CanAm Highway
24.4 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Platteville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Commerce City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Platteville to Commerce City?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Platteville and 15.3 miles from Commerce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.99 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Platteville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Commerce City.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platteville and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 28.71 mi (46.2 km).
#1 Platteville
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.2149800, -104.8227500 |
| Altitude | 1467 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Commerce City
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 60,336 |
| Coordinates | 39.8083200, -104.9338700 |
| Altitude | 1572 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.933706, 39.808312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
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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