How far is Windsor, CO from Platteville, CO?
The driving distance from Windsor, CO to Platteville, CO is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor and Platteville.
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Start on Elm Street
97 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
148 m · 23 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 257
10.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 257
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto CanAm Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right
608 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Marion Avenue
41 m · 6 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 Windsor and Platteville.
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
At the end of the road, 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 Windsor and Sunny near Platteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Windsor to Platteville?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 Windsor and 11.2 miles from Platteville.
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 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Windsor and Sunny near Platteville.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 18.6 mi (29.94 km).
#1 Windsor
Municipality in Colorado
| Population | 27,659 |
| Coordinates | 40.4774800, -104.9013600 |
| Altitude | 1462 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
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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