How far is Platteville, WI from Georgetown, WI?
The driving distance from Platteville, WI to Georgetown, WI is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville and Georgetown.
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Start on West Main Street
16 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
122 m · 18 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Bayley Avenue
1299 ft · 44 sec · Bayley Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Court Street
111 m · 14 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
708 ft · 30 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left onto Staley Avenue
1140 ft · 41 sec · Staley Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Business Highway 151
1 mi · 2 min · West Business Highway 151
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Continue on County Road D
6.5 mi · 12 min · County Road D
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Turn left onto St Rose Road
29 m · 3 sec · St Rose Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St Rose Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Platteville and Georgetown.
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.
County Road D
Continue on County Road D
6.52 mi · 00h 12m
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 Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Platteville to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Platteville and 4.2 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Platteville and Sunny near Georgetown.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platteville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 7.61 mi (12.24 km).
#1 Platteville
City in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 42.7341600, -90.4784600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
Unincorporated community in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 155 |
| Coordinates | 42.6241600, -90.4845700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Georgetown (-90.48457, 42.62416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.77 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
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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