How far is Coal Creek, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Coal Creek, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coal Creek and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Creek and Pueblo.
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Start on 5th Avenue
133 m · 22 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
44 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
2532 ft · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Coal Creek Drive
126 m · 19 sec · Coal Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Cap Rock Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Cap Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Robinson Avenue
8 mi · 11 min · South Robinson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
2572 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
28.7 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto North Santa Fe Avenue
1011 ft · 34 sec · North Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn left onto East City Center Drive
118 m · 11 sec · East City Center Drive
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Take the ramp right
966 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue
33 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 Pueblo.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
28.7 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Coal Creek and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coal Creek to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pueblo West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Coal Creek and 16.3 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 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 Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Pueblo West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coal Creek and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 30.15 mi (48.52 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 Pueblo
The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.
| Population | 112,751 |
| Coordinates | 38.2544500, -104.6091400 |
| Altitude | 1430 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
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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