How far is Springfield, CO from Platteville, CO?
The driving distance from Springfield, CO to Platteville, CO is about 276 miles (444.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (366 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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 22m.
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 Springfield and Platteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Platteville.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
641 ft · 32 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
48.9 mi · 1 hr · Main Street
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Limon
1885 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon
107.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto I 70 West: Denver
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
1608 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort Collins, Denver International Airport
73 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Gun Club Road
134 m · 10 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Take the ramp straight toward E470 Toll North
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
16.9 mi · 17 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Brighton, Commerce City
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North: Brighton
1023 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto US 85 north: Brighton
1559 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
20 mi · 30 min · CanAm Highway
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Turn left onto Marion Avenue
547 ft · 24 sec · Marion Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marion Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Platteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 287 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon
108 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Cloudy near Platteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Platteville?
The road trip is about 276 miles (444.1 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 137.9 miles from Springfield and 138 miles from Platteville.
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 48.6 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 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 $39.47 one way or $78.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Cloudy near Platteville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 227.45 mi (366.04 km).
#1 Springfield
Statutory Town in Baca County, Colorado
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 37.4083500, -102.6143600 |
| Altitude | 1329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Platteville
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.2149800, -104.8227500 |
| Altitude | 1467 |
| Country | United States |
End: Platteville (-104.82275, 40.21498)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $39.47 | $78.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $43.30 | $86.61 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $46.39 | $92.78 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $61.49 | $122.98 |
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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