How far is Platteville, CO from Windsor, CO?
The driving distance from Platteville, CO to Windsor, CO is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platteville and Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville and Windsor.
-
1
Start on Marion Avenue
151 m · 22 sec · Marion Avenue
-
2
Turn straight onto CanAm Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · CanAm Highway
-
3
Turn left
5.4 mi · 10 min
-
4
At the end of the road, turn left
3 mi · 5 min
-
5
Turn right onto Highway 257
10.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 257
-
6
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
-
7
Turn left onto 4th Street
148 m · 27 sec · 4th Street
-
8
Turn left onto Elm Street
97 m · 14 sec · Elm Street
-
9
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Platteville and Windsor.
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.
Highway 257
Turn right onto Highway 257
10.4 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.
Sunny leaving Platteville and Sunny near Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Platteville to Windsor?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 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?
Milliken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Platteville and 13 miles from Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Platteville and Sunny near Windsor.
Stop Ideas Near Milliken
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 Milliken.
Longmont, Colorado
Fort Collins, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platteville and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 18.6 mi (29.94 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 Windsor
Municipality in Colorado
| Population | 27,659 |
| Coordinates | 40.4774800, -104.9013600 |
| Altitude | 1462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-104.901254, 40.477199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Colorado · May 02, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.