How far is Coal Creek, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Coal Creek, CO to Arvada, CO is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coal Creek and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Creek and Arvada.
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Start on Main Street
2218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 13
1.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 13
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Continue on South Frazier Avenue
1723 ft · 1 min · South Frazier Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
32.4 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
609 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
64.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction
919 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 km · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
835 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coal Creek and Arvada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
64.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Coal Creek and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coal Creek to Arvada?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 Coal Creek and 61.5 miles from Arvada.
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 22.8 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 1:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Coal Creek and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Monument
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monument.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coal Creek and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 99.66 mi (160.39 km).
#1 Coal Creek
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,400 |
| Coordinates | 38.3611100, -105.1483200 |
| Altitude | 1654 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $15.98 | $31.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $17.64 | $35.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $20.46 | $40.93 |
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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