How far is Coal Creek, CO from Lafayette, CO?
The driving distance from Coal Creek, CO to Lafayette, CO is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coal Creek and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Creek and Lafayette.
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Start on Beauty Lane
157 m · 23 sec · Beauty Lane
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Continue on Coal Creek Heights Drive
1 mi · 4 min · Coal Creek Heights Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
701 ft · 33 sec · Ridge Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
619 ft · 30 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Copperdale Lane
1.2 mi · 5 min · Copperdale Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
9.2 mi · 16 min · Coal Creek Canyon Drive
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Interlocken Loop
1.3 mi · 3 min · Interlocken Loop
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Continue on Northwest Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Dillon Road
1505 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287: Dillon Road
1198 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto West Dillon Road
1013 ft · 25 sec · West Dillon Road
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Turn left onto South 112th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 112th Street
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Continue on South 112th Street
1166 ft · 36 sec · South 112th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Public Road
40 m · 4 sec · South Public Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Public Road
1 mi · 3 min · South Public Road
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Turn right
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
63 m · 15 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 Lafayette.
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
At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
9.21 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 Coal Creek and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coal Creek to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 14.6 miles from Coal Creek and 13.4 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Coal Creek and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lafayette.
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 Coal Creek and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 km).
#1 Coal Creek
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 350 |
| Coordinates | 39.9063800, -105.3774900 |
| Altitude | 2621 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
City in Colorado
| Population | 28,579 |
| Coordinates | 39.9936000, -105.0897100 |
| Altitude | 1588 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.089709, 39.993694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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