How far is Laporte, CO from Lakewood, CO?

The driving distance from Laporte, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
75.83 mi
01h 24m
Flight
63.75 mi
102.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.75 mi
Kilometers
102.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.83 mi
Kilometers
122.04 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 12:21 PM MDT
Return by in Laporte
Thu, Oct 15, 1:45 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laporte
2026-10-15T10:56
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 12:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Laporte
37.5 mi
00h 42m
To Lakewood
38.3 mi
00h 42m

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
53°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6

    609 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard

    800 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard

    112 m · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 55%
North Valley Highway
18.2 mi · 24%
East Mulberry Street
3.13 mi · 4%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.51 mi · 3%
North Highway 287
1.78 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.74 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 42m from Laporte
Leave By
3:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Laporte and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 37.5 miles from Laporte and 38.3 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.59 one way or $23.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 5.9 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 5.9 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

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 Laporte and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 63.75 mi (102.6 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
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population157,429
Coordinates39.7047100, -105.0813700
Altitude1682
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferndale Drive (-105.13964, 40.626343)
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.13 L · about $11.59
Round trip
$23.18
5.36 gal · 20.26 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $11.59 $23.18
Mid-grade $4.72 $12.65 $25.29
Premium $5.06 $13.57 $27.14
Diesel $6.52 $17.47 $34.93

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 Lakewood. The current time is 10:56:25.

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.