How far is Centennial, CO from Laporte, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Laporte, CO is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.74 mi
01h 43m
Flight
73.67 mi
118.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.67 mi
Kilometers
118.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.74 mi
Kilometers
134.76 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laporte
Thu, Oct 15, 8:25 PM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Thu, Oct 15, 10:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-10-15T18:42
Arrive Laporte
Thu, Oct 15, 8:25 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centennial
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
Firestone
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Centennial
41.9 mi
00h 51m
To Laporte
41.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51ยฐF
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph N
Destination
53ยฐF
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 Centennial and Laporte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    151 m ยท 41 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36 m ยท 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Panorama Circle

    536 ft ยท 23 sec ยท East Panorama Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Chester Street

    117 m ยท 15 sec ยท South Chester Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    1583 ft ยท 46 sec ยท East Dry Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 25 North

    1335 ft ยท 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    21.8 mi ยท 28 min ยท South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi ยท 6 min ยท North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi ยท 6 min ยท North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.7 mi ยท 42 min ยท Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

    976 ft ยท 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    3.3 mi ยท 6 min ยท East Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    3094 ft ยท 1 min ยท Riverside Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1816 ft ยท 54 sec ยท Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Street

    113 m ยท 10 sec ยท Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North College Avenue

    1.7 mi ยท 4 min ยท North College Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Highway 287

    1.7 mi ยท 3 min ยท North Highway 287

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Highway 287

    750 ft ยท 27 sec ยท North Highway 287

  19. 19

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

    91 m ยท 13 sec ยท West County Road 54G

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto West County Road 54G

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท West County Road 54G

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ferndale Drive

    91 m ยท 13 sec ยท Ferndale Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Ferndale Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.7 mi ยท 50%
South Valley Highway
21.8 mi ยท 26%
North Valley Highway
9.6 mi ยท 11%
East Mulberry Street
3.29 mi ยท 4%
North Highway 287
1.82 mi ยท 2%
West County Road 54G
1.82 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

41.7 mi ยท 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firestone
00h 51m from Centennial
Leave By
3:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Centennial 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 Centennial to Laporte?

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Centennial and 41.8 miles from Laporte.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Firestone

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 Firestone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

15 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

30 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

41 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Laporte. Straight-line distance: 73.67 mi (118.56 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
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: Centennial (-104.87692, 39.57916)
End: Laporte (-105.13916, 40.62633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L ยท about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
5.92 gal ยท 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.72 $13.97 $27.94
Premium $5.06 $14.99 $29.97
Diesel $6.52 $19.29 $38.58

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and Laporte. The current time is 18:42:01.

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.