Coal Creek, CO Road Trips

Drivers starting from Coal Creek, CO have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. Most drives stay under 38 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Coal Creek, CO head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

39.2 mi

Lyons, CO

Quickest Drive

46m

Boulder, CO

Plan Around Coal Creek, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Coal Creek, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Longmont, CO to Coal Creek, CO 37.4 mi · 1h 6m Erie, CO to Coal Creek, CO 35.9 mi · 1h 5m Lafayette, CO to Coal Creek, CO 29.1 mi · 54m Louisville, CO to Coal Creek, CO 24.9 mi · 49m

Continue From Coal Creek, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Coal Creek, CO to Lyons, CO 39.2 mi · 1h 9m Coal Creek, CO to Longmont, CO 37.6 mi · 1h 8m

Trips from Coal Creek, CO

Coal Creek, CO to Lyons, CO

39.2 mi 1h 9m

Coal Creek, CO to Longmont, CO

37.6 mi 1h 8m

Driving from Coal Creek, CO

On average, trips departing from Coal Creek, CO run 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 8m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 39 miles (1h 9m), while the shortest is just 38 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Coal Creek, CO most often head toward Lyons, CO (39.2 mi, 1h 9m) and Longmont, CO (37.6 mi, 1h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 38-mile drive from Coal Creek, CO, expect to burn about 1.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Coal Creek, CO and 5 routes heading into Coal Creek, CO, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 38 to 39 miles.

The longest mapped route from Coal Creek, CO covers 39 miles and takes approximately 1h 9m. Shorter options start at just 38 miles.

The average route from Coal Creek, CO runs about 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Coal Creek, CO include Lyons, CO and Longmont, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Coal Creek, CO by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

2,357

Median Income

$125,819

Median Home Value

$601,500

Median Age

55.0

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Trips to Coal Creek, CO

Longmont, CO to Coal Creek, CO

37.4 mi 1h 6m

Erie, CO to Coal Creek, CO

35.9 mi 1h 5m

Lafayette, CO to Coal Creek, CO

29.1 mi 54m

Louisville, CO to Coal Creek, CO

24.9 mi 49m

Boulder, CO to Coal Creek, CO

23.4 mi 46m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Coal Creek, CO that also have route pages.

Longmont, CO 37.6 mi · 1h 8m Lyons, CO 39.2 mi · 1h 9m

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