How far is Platteville, CO from Springfield, CO?
The driving distance from Platteville, CO to Springfield, CO is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (366 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Colorado, United States
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 Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville and Springfield.
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Start on Marion Avenue
151 m · 24 sec · Marion Avenue
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Turn right onto CanAm Highway
20.1 mi · 30 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Aurora, Thornton
2272 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll South: Aurora
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E-470 South: Aurora
2946 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
16.6 mi · 17 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Aurora, Denver, Limon
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on North Gun Club Road
1119 ft · 30 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Turn left onto I 70 East: Limon
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40, US 287: Hugo, Kit Carson
1744 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
62.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West 15th Street
29.8 mi · 35 min · West 15th Street
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Continue straight
8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
43.4 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
641 ft · 28 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Platteville and Springfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Platteville and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Platteville to Springfield?
The road trip is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km) and usually takes 05h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hugo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Platteville and 137.6 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.4 miles (366 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.34 one way or $78.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Platteville and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platteville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 227.45 mi (366.04 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 Springfield
Statutory Town in Baca County, Colorado
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 37.4083500, -102.6143600 |
| Altitude | 1329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-102.61436, 37.40835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $4.05 | $39.34 | $78.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $43.17 | $86.34 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $46.25 | $92.50 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $61.30 | $122.60 |
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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