How far is Boulder, CO from Coal Creek, CO?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Coal Creek, CO is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Coal Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Coal Creek.
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Start on the route
27 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 19th Street
44 m · 14 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
3210 ft · 2 min · Arapahoe Avenue
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Turn right onto 28th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street
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Turn straight onto Baseline Road
865 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Baseline Road, Broadway South
116 m · 16 sec
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Continue on 27th Way
1484 ft · 46 sec · 27th Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on South Foothills Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · South Foothills Highway
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Take the exit slight right
561 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
9.2 mi · 16 min · Coal Creek Canyon Drive
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Turn left onto Copperdale Lane
1.2 mi · 5 min · Copperdale Lane
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
619 ft · 28 sec · Ridge Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
701 ft · 36 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Coal Creek Heights Drive
1 mi · 4 min · Coal Creek Heights Drive
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Continue on Beauty Lane
157 m · 23 sec · Beauty Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beauty Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Coal Creek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
Turn straight onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
9.17 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Snow Showers leaving Boulder and Snow Showers near Coal Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Coal Creek?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Boulder and 11.7 miles from Coal Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Boulder and Snow Showers near Coal Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Superior
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Superior.
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 9.4 mi (15.13 km).
#1 Boulder
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
| Population | 107,645 |
| Coordinates | 40.0149900, -105.2705500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coal Creek
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 350 |
| Coordinates | 39.9063800, -105.3774900 |
| Altitude | 2621 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coal Creek (-105.37749, 39.90638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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