How far is Fort Collins, CO from Laporte, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Laporte, CO is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Laporte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Laporte.
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Start on South Sherwood Street
631 ft · 28 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Turn left onto West Mountain Avenue
3245 ft · 2 min · West Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto North Shields Street
1 km · 2 min · North Shields Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Shields Street
25 m · 2 sec · North Shields Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Shields Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Shields Street
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Turn left onto North Highway 287
2349 ft · 45 sec · North Highway 287
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Keep slight left to continue on North Highway 287
750 ft · 27 sec · North Highway 287
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West County Road 54G
91 m · 13 sec · West County Road 54G
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Exit the rotary onto West County Road 54G
1.8 mi · 3 min · West County Road 54G
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Turn left onto Ferndale Drive
91 m · 13 sec · Ferndale Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferndale Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Laporte.
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.
North Shields Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Shields Street
2 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Laporte?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Wellington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Fort Collins and 2.9 miles from Laporte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Fort Collins and Light Rain near Laporte.
Stop Ideas Near Wellington
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 Wellington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Laporte. Straight-line distance: 4.04 mi (6.5 km).
#1 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 168,234 |
| Coordinates | 40.5852600, -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6263300, -105.1391600 |
| Altitude | 1543 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laporte (-105.13916, 40.62633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.33 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
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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