How far is Platteville, CO from Frederick, CO?
The driving distance from Platteville, CO to Frederick, CO is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platteville and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville and Frederick.
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Start on Marion Avenue
41 m · 11 sec · Marion Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
3058 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Justin Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Justin Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 19
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 19
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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 15
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 15
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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 Colorado Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 5th Street
75 m · 11 sec · 5th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 5th Street
1310 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn left
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
33 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
14 m · 3 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 Frederick.
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.
Justin Avenue
Turn right onto Justin Avenue
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.
Sunny leaving Platteville and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Platteville to Frederick?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 Platteville and 9.7 miles from Frederick.
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 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 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Platteville and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Town of Frederick
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
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 Platteville and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 10.03 mi (16.14 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 Frederick
Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 11,515 |
| Coordinates | 40.0991500, -104.9372000 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.937201, 40.099108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
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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