How far is Arvada, CO from Laporte, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Laporte, CO is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.27 mi
01h 26m
Flight
56.97 mi
91.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.97 mi
Kilometers
91.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.27 mi
Kilometers
111.48 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laporte
Thu, Oct 15, 1:15 PM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-10-15T11:48
Arrive Laporte
Thu, Oct 15, 1:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Arvada
34.7 mi
00h 43m
To Laporte
34.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph N
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Laporte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Laporte.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    18 m · 7 sec · Ammons Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    96 m · 25 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street

    53 m · 14 sec · Allison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1376 ft · 34 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 76 East

    2150 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Heartland Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1098 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.7 mi · 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins

    976 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    3094 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1816 ft · 54 sec · Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Street

    113 m · 10 sec · Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North College Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North College Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Highway 287

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Highway 287

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Highway 287

    750 ft · 27 sec · North Highway 287

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West County Road 54G

    91 m · 13 sec · West County Road 54G

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto West County Road 54G

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West County Road 54G

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ferndale Drive

    91 m · 13 sec · Ferndale Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferndale Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Laporte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.7 mi · 60%
North Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 15%
East Mulberry Street
3.29 mi · 5%
Heartland Expressway
3.05 mi · 4%
North Highway 287
1.82 mi · 3%
West County Road 54G
1.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

41.7 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 43m from Arvada
Leave By
3:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Arvada and Light Rain near Laporte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Laporte?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Arvada and 34.6 miles from Laporte.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.55 one way or $21.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arvada and Light Rain near Laporte.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 9 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Laporte. Straight-line distance: 56.97 mi (91.68 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
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#2 Laporte

Situated along the Cache la Poudre River in Larimer County at an elevation of 5,062 feet, this community rests near the Rocky Mountain foothills northwest of Fort Collins.

Population0
Coordinates40.6263300, -105.1391600
Altitude1543
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Laporte (-105.13916, 40.62633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $10.55
Round trip
$21.11
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $10.55 $21.11
Mid-grade $4.72 $11.51 $23.03
Premium $5.06 $12.35 $24.71
Diesel $6.52 $15.90 $31.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Laporte. The current time is 11:48:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.