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

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Coal Creek, CO is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
111.12 mi
02h 22m
Flight
96.05 mi
154.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.05 mi
Kilometers
154.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.12 mi
Kilometers
178.83 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Coal Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
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
Gleneagle
CO

Census designated place

From Aurora
55.6 mi
01h 11m
To Coal Creek
55.6 mi
01h 11m

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
6 to 9 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 Aurora and Coal Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 45 sec · North Vaughn Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 27 sec · North Zion Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 18 sec · Vaughn Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    1166 ft · 22 sec · East 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 225 South

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

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

    2190 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    916 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    51.6 mi · 54 min · South Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  11. 11

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

    2749 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue

    33.1 mi · 45 min · South Nevada Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    5.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Frazier Avenue

    1723 ft · 1 min · South Frazier Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 13A

    1756 ft · 1 min · County Road 13A

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 13

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 13

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2218 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
51.6 mi · 46%
South Nevada Avenue
38.8 mi · 35%
I 225 South
8.63 mi · 8%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.81 mi · 7%
County Road 13
1.49 mi · 1%
I 25 South
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

51.6 mi · 00h 54m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
01h 11m from Aurora
Leave By
1:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Aurora 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 Aurora to Coal Creek?

The road trip is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Aurora and 55.6 miles from Coal Creek.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $28.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gleneagle, 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 Gleneagle.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

24 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

68 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

80 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 96.05 mi (154.58 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population387,377
Coordinates39.7294300, -104.8319200
Altitude1648
CountryUnited States
Coal Creek

#2 Coal Creek

Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States

Population2,400
Coordinates38.3611100, -105.1483200
Altitude1654
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Coal Creek (-105.14832, 38.36111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.84 L · about $14.50
Round trip
$28.99
7.84 gal · 29.68 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $14.50 $28.99
Mid-grade $4.08 $16.01 $32.02
Premium $4.39 $17.21 $34.43
Diesel $4.74 $18.57 $37.14

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 Aurora and Coal Creek. The current time is 07:38:01.

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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.