How far is Coal Creek, CO from Louisville, CO?
The driving distance from Coal Creek, CO to Louisville, CO is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Snow Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coal Creek and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Creek and Louisville.
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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
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Eldorado Springs Drive
1231 ft · 35 sec · Eldorado Springs Drive
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Turn right onto Marshall Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Marshall Drive
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Continue on Marshall Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Marshall Road
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Turn left onto McCaslin Boulevard
112 m · 24 sec · McCaslin Boulevard
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Continue on McCaslin Boulevard
2869 ft · 1 min · McCaslin Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Cherry Street
1321 ft · 36 sec · West Cherry Street
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Turn left onto West Dahlia Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Dahlia Street
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Continue on South Polk Avenue
1606 ft · 46 sec · South Polk Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pine Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
106 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Spruce Street
18 m · 3 sec · Spruce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coal Creek and Louisville.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Snow Showers leaving Coal Creek and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coal Creek to Louisville?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 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?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Coal Creek and 13.5 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 $3.40 one way or $6.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 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 Louisville.
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 Louisville. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.39 km).
#1 Coal Creek
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 350 |
| Coordinates | 39.9063800, -105.3774900 |
| Altitude | 2621 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
City in Colorado
| Population | 19,060 |
| Coordinates | 39.9777600, -105.1319300 |
| Altitude | 1626 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spruce Street (-105.13193, 39.977789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
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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