How far is Denver, CO from Laporte, CO?

The driving distance from Denver, CO to Laporte, CO is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
68.73 mi
01h 26m
Flight
61.84 mi
99.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.84 mi
Kilometers
99.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.73 mi
Kilometers
110.61 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 Denver
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
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
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denver
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 Denver
34.4 mi
00h 43m
To Laporte
34.4 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 18 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 Denver and Laporte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Colfax Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Street

    2848 ft · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 20th Street

    153 m · 18 sec · 20th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    2045 ft · 1 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Park Avenue West

    1.6 km · 3 min · Park Avenue West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North, I 70: Fort Collins, Limon, Grand Junction

    140 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

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

    1699 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto North Valley Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.7 mi · 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

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

    976 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    3094 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1816 ft · 54 sec · Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Street

    113 m · 10 sec · Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North College Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North College Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Highway 287

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Highway 287

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Highway 287

    750 ft · 27 sec · North Highway 287

  22. 22

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

    91 m · 13 sec · West County Road 54G

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto West County Road 54G

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West County Road 54G

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ferndale Drive

    91 m · 13 sec · Ferndale Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferndale Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.7 mi · 61%
North Valley Highway
14.6 mi · 21%
East Mulberry Street
3.29 mi · 5%
North Highway 287
1.82 mi · 3%
West County Road 54G
1.82 mi · 3%
North College Avenue
1.7 mi · 2%
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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 43m from Denver
Leave By
3:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Denver 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 Denver to Laporte?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 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 34.4 miles from Denver and 34.4 miles from Laporte.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.51 one way or $21.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Denver 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 9.2 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 9.2 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 Denver and Laporte. Straight-line distance: 61.84 mi (99.52 km).

Denver

#1 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
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: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
End: Laporte (-105.13916, 40.62633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $10.51
Round trip
$21.02
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $10.51 $21.02
Mid-grade $4.72 $11.47 $22.93
Premium $5.06 $12.30 $24.61
Diesel $6.52 $15.84 $31.67

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 Denver and Laporte. The current time is 11:48:45.

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.