How far is Platteville, CO from Loveland, CO?
The driving distance from Platteville, CO to Loveland, CO is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
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 Loveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville and Loveland.
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Start on Marion Avenue
602 ft · 29 sec · Marion Avenue
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Turn right onto Division Street
875 ft · 44 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2687 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Sterkel Boulevard
2645 ft · 1 min · Sterkel Boulevard
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Turn left onto County Road 32 1/2
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 32 1/2
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 21
2487 ft · 1 min · County Road 21
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Continue on County Road 34
5.4 mi · 13 min · County Road 34
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Continue on East Welker Avenue
2498 ft · 1 min · East Welker Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
65 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East State Highway 402
77 m · 14 sec · East State Highway 402
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402
553 ft · 11 sec · East State Highway 402
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East State Highway 402
44 m · 8 sec · East State Highway 402
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402
2313 ft · 46 sec · East State Highway 402
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Continue on 14th Street Southeast
3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
153 m · 24 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Platteville and Loveland.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9.59 mi · 00h 10m
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 Loveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Platteville to Loveland?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 12.6 miles from Platteville and 14.3 miles from Loveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 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 Loveland.
Stop Ideas Near Mead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Town of Frederick
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.
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Fort Collins, Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platteville and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 18.33 mi (29.5 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 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 6th Street (-105.074985, 40.397553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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