Origin
Westminster, CO
Evening in Westminster on Thursday
Local time
6:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westminster, CO to Laporte, CO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westminster, CO
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Laporte, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westminster, CO to Laporte, CO covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, North Valley Highway, East Mulberry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 64 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 78th Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 78th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lowell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 78th Avenue
Turn right onto West 78th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lowell Boulevard
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 25 North: Fort Collins, Cheyenne
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins, Cheyenne
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 25 / North Valley Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
CR 54G / West County Road 54G
Enter roundabout onto CR 54G / West County Road 54G toward CR 54G
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward CR 54G
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Westminster, CO to Laporte, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Cheyenne along the way.
Cheyenne
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 41.7 mi | 41m |
| North Valley Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| East Mulberry Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Highway 287 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West County Road 54G | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North College Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Federal Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Thornton Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 41.7 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, CO and Laporte, CO.
1
Start on Newton Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Newton Street
2
Turn right onto West 78th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 78th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Turnpike Drive
106 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Turnpike Drive
4
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lowell Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West 80th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 80th Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 287
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Federal Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto West 92nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 92nd Avenue
8
Continue on Thornton Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Thornton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins, Cheyenne
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 25
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on I 25
42 mi
·
41 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 269B
Toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
14
Merge onto CO 14
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto CO 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on CO 14
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Jefferson Street
17
Take the exit onto CO 14
369 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jefferson Street
18
Merge onto US 287; CO 14
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North College Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 287; CO 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Highway 287
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto North Highway 287
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Highway 287
21
Enter roundabout onto CR 54G
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
West County Road 54G
Toward CR 54G
22
Continue on CR 54G
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West County Road 54G
Toward CR 54G
23
Turn left onto Ferndale Drive
297 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ferndale Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Ferndale Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Westminster, CO · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Westminster, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laporte, CO
The final approach into Laporte, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.64 one way
$19.29 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| premium | $4.39 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Laporte, CO
Evening in Laporte on Thursday
Local time
6:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Johnstown, CO
32 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Westminster, CO to Laporte, CO covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, North Valley Highway, East Mulberry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Westminster, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 78th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lowell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Westminster, CO to Laporte, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Cheyenne along the way.
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