Origin
Louisville, CO
Late night in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, CO to Coal Creek, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, CO
Arian Fernandez
Coal Creek, CO
Braeson Holland
Trip Overview
Louisville, CO to Coal Creek, CO is 24.9 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Coal Creek Canyon Drive, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Colorado's Mountain West region, offering a drive characterized by frequent turns rather than open highway. It's a straightforward option for a quick local excursion, easily completed within a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for a brief escape without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek Canyon Drive | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| South Foothills Highway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Marshall Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| Copperdale Lane | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Pine Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Coal Creek Heights Drive | 1 mi | 4m |
| Marshall Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Dahlia Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, CO and Coal Creek, CO.
1
Start on Spruce Street
58 ft
·
9 sec
·
Spruce Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
346 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Pine Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Street
4
Turn left onto South Polk Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Polk Avenue
5
Continue on West Dahlia Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dahlia Street
6
Turn right onto West Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Cherry Street
7
Turn left onto South McCaslin Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South McCaslin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto CO 170
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on CO 170
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Marshall Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto CO 170
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Eldorado Springs Drive
11
Turn left onto CO 93
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Foothills Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
13
Turn straight onto CO 72
9.2 mi
·
15 min
·
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
14
Turn left onto Copperdale Lane
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Copperdale Lane
15
Turn left onto Ridge Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Ridge Road
16
Continue on Ridge Road
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Ridge Road
17
Turn right onto Coal Creek Heights Drive
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Coal Creek Heights Drive
18
Continue on Beauty Lane
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Beauty Lane
19
Arrive at destination
Beauty Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Polk Avenue
Turn left onto South Polk Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
South McCaslin Boulevard
Turn left onto South McCaslin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CO 170 / Marshall Road
Turn right onto CO 170 / Marshall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CO 93 / South Foothills Highway
Turn left onto CO 93 / South Foothills Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Coal Creek, CO
Late night in Coal Creek on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 9.2 miles along Coal Creek Canyon Drive, offering a chance to settle in before the road winds again. The drive is primarily on local roads, suggesting a more intimate connection with the landscape as you navigate through Coal Creek Canyon Drive, South Foothills Highway, and Marshall Drive. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's a more engaged experience behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Coal Creek Canyon Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (South Polk Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (South McCaslin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Coal Creek Canyon Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (South Polk Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (South McCaslin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coal Creek, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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