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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.96 mi
00h 43m
Flight
30.15 mi
48.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.15 mi
Kilometers
48.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.96 mi
Kilometers
59.48 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Tue, May 26, 12:51 AM MDT
Return by in Coal Creek
Tue, May 26, 1:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Creek
2026-05-26T00:07
Arrive Pueblo
Tue, May 26, 12:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coal Creek
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Pueblo West
CO

Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado

From Coal Creek
20.6 mi
00h 21m
To Pueblo
16.3 mi
00h 21m

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
0 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    133 m · 22 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    44 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    2532 ft · 2 min · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Coal Creek Drive

    126 m · 19 sec · Coal Creek Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cap Rock Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Cap Rock Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Robinson Avenue

    8 mi · 11 min · South Robinson Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2572 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    28.7 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Santa Fe Avenue

    1011 ft · 34 sec · North Santa Fe Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East City Center Drive

    118 m · 11 sec · East City Center Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    966 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Robinson Avenue
7.98 mi · 22%
Cap Rock Road
2.08 mi · 6%
South Freeway
0.8 mi · 2%
3rd Street
0.48 mi · 1%
East City Center Drive
0.26 mi · 1%
North Santa Fe Avenue
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pueblo West
00h 21m from Coal Creek
Leave By
7:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

10 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

54 mi away
120 South Weber Street
RAIL

La Junta

111 mi away
1 West First St.
BUS

Salida, CO

112 mi away
54 Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Creek and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 30.15 mi (48.52 km).

Coal Creek

#1 Coal Creek

Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States

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

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-105.147969, 38.361116)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $4.84
Round trip
$9.69
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Creek and Pueblo. The current time is 00:07:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.