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

The driving distance from Coal Creek, CO to Denver, CO is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
111.47 mi
02h 07m
Flight
95.62 mi
153.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.62 mi
Kilometers
153.88 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.47 mi
Kilometers
179.4 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Tue, May 26, 2:14 AM MDT
Return by in Coal Creek
Tue, May 26, 4:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Creek
2026-05-26T00:06
Arrive Denver
Tue, May 26, 2:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coal Creek
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 Coal Creek
55.7 mi
01h 03m
To Denver
55.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2218 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 13

    1.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 13

  3. 3

    Continue on South Frazier Avenue

    1723 ft · 1 min · South Frazier Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    32.4 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver

    609 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street

    622 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Emerson Street, Washington Street

    1617 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East Buchtel North Boulevard

    3040 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel North Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Logan Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Logan Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 13th Avenue

    720 ft · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sherman Street

    644 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
57.6 mi · 52%
West Main Street
38.9 mi · 35%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.74 mi · 7%
South Logan Street
2.7 mi · 2%
County Road 13
1.82 mi · 2%
East Buchtel North Boulevard
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

57.6 mi · 01h 01m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
01h 03m from Coal Creek
Leave By
2:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Coal Creek and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 55.7 miles from Coal Creek and 55.8 miles from Denver.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.53 one way or $29.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Coal Creek and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denver.

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 Coal Creek and Denver. Straight-line distance: 95.62 mi (153.88 km).

Coal Creek

#1 Coal Creek

Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States

Population2,400
Coordinates38.3611100, -105.1483200
Altitude1654
CountryUnited States
Denver

#2 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-105.147969, 38.361116)
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
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
3.93 gal
14.89 L · about $14.53
Round trip
$29.07
7.86 gal · 29.78 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $14.53 $29.07
Mid-grade $4.08 $16.05 $32.10
Premium $4.39 $17.26 $34.51
Diesel $4.74 $18.62 $37.23

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Creek and Denver. The current time is 00:06:44.

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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.