How far is Arvada, CO from Coal Creek, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Coal Creek, CO is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.93 mi
02h 39m
Flight
99.66 mi
160.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.66 mi
Kilometers
160.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.93 mi
Kilometers
196.22 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Coal Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
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
Monument
CO

Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

From Arvada
61 mi
01h 19m
To Coal Creek
61 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Coal Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Coal Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    18 m · 7 sec · Ammons Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    96 m · 25 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street

    53 m · 14 sec · Allison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1231 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Washington Street, Colorado Springs

    904 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    822 ft · 12 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1304 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue

    2749 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue

    33.1 mi · 45 min · South Nevada Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    5.7 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Frazier Avenue

    1723 ft · 1 min · South Frazier Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 13A

    1756 ft · 1 min · County Road 13A

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 13

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 13

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2218 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Coal Creek.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
64.9 mi · 53%
South Nevada Avenue
38.8 mi · 32%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.81 mi · 6%
I 70 East
3.26 mi · 3%
Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 1%
County Road 13
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

64.9 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monument
01h 19m from Arvada
Leave By
1:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Arvada and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Coal Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Coal Creek?

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Arvada and 61 miles from Coal Creek.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.90 one way or $31.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Arvada and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Coal Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Monument

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monument, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monument.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

29 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

61 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

74 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 99.66 mi (160.39 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Coal Creek

#2 Coal Creek

Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States

Population2,400
Coordinates38.3611100, -105.1483200
Altitude1654
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Coal Creek (-105.14832, 38.36111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $15.90
Round trip
$31.80
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $15.90 $31.80
Mid-grade $4.08 $17.56 $35.12
Premium $4.39 $18.88 $37.76
Diesel $4.74 $20.37 $40.74

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Coal Creek. The current time is 07:38:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.