How far is Laporte, CO from Centennial, CO?

The driving distance from Laporte, CO to Centennial, CO is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
84.08 mi
01h 35m
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
84.08 mi
Kilometers
135.32 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centennial
Thu, Oct 15, 2:15 PM MDT
Return by in Laporte
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laporte
2026-10-15T12:40
Arrive Centennial
Thu, Oct 15, 2:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laporte
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 Laporte
41.6 mi
00h 47m
To Centennial
42.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph NNW
Destination
51°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferndale Drive

    91 m · 15 sec · Ferndale Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West County Road 54G

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West County Road 54G

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 287, CO 14: North US Highway 287, East State Highway 14, Fort Collins

    801 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North Highway 287

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Highway 287

  5. 5

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    2037 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    3094 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Mulberry Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.4 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    21.8 mi · 28 min · North Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road

    1389 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Chester Street

    552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Panorama Circle

    720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle

  18. 18

    Turn left

    41 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    144 m · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 49%
North Valley Highway
31.2 mi · 37%
East Mulberry Street
3.13 mi · 4%
North Highway 287
1.78 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.74 mi · 2%
West County Road 54G
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

41.4 mi · 00h 41m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firestone
00h 47m from Laporte
Leave By
3:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Laporte and Chance Rain Showers near Centennial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 41.6 miles from Laporte and 42.4 miles from Centennial.

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 10.4 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 3:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.85 one way or $25.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 12.5 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 14.5 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 10.8 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 Laporte and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 73.67 mi (118.56 km).

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#1 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
Centennial

#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferndale Drive (-105.13964, 40.626343)
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $12.85
Round trip
$25.69
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $12.85 $25.69
Mid-grade $4.72 $14.02 $28.03
Premium $5.06 $15.04 $30.07
Diesel $6.52 $19.36 $38.71

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 Laporte and Centennial. The current time is 12:40:19.

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.