How far is Platteville, CO from Greeley, CO?
Fastest route
Directions from Platteville, Colorado 80651 to Greeley, Colorado.
Directions
- 🚗 Head east on Marion Ave toward Vasquez Blvd - 25 sec (495 ft)
- 🚗 Turn left onto US-85 N - 17 min (14.2 mi)
- 🚗 Follow US-85 BUS N, 8th Ave and 9th St to 19th Ave in Greeley - 10 min (3.7 mi)
- 🚗 Keep left to continue on US-85 BUS N, follow signs for U.S. 85/Greeley - 1.9 mi
- 🚗 Continue straight onto 8th Ave - 0.1 mi
- 🚗 Continue straight to stay on 8th Ave - 0.5 mi
- 🚗 Turn left onto 10th St - 0.2 mi
Tips & Suggestions
- Make sure to check for any traffic conditions or alternative routes.
- Follow the road signs for U.S. 85/Greeley.
- Pay attention to the turn onto 10th St to stay on the correct path.
- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto 9th St.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platteville and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville and Greeley.
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Start on Marion Avenue
151 m · 22 sec · Marion Avenue
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Turn straight onto CanAm Highway
11.2 mi · 18 min · CanAm Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on CanAm Highway
2967 ft · 53 sec · CanAm Highway
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Continue on Highway 85
1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 85
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 85 Business
2240 ft · 41 sec · Highway 85 Business
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Continue on Highway 85 Business
2.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 85 Business
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 19th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Platteville and Greeley.
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
Turn straight onto CanAm Highway
11.2 mi · 00h 18m
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 Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Platteville to Greeley?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 miles from Platteville and 9 miles from Greeley.
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 2.4 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 7:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Platteville and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near La Salle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Salle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platteville and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 15.59 mi (25.09 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 Greeley
The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.
| Population | 108,958 |
| Coordinates | 40.4233100, -104.7091300 |
| Altitude | 1425 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
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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