How far is Coal Creek, CO from Lyons, CO?
The driving distance from Coal Creek, CO to Lyons, CO is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
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 Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Creek and Lyons.
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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
9.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto 27th Way
1323 ft · 39 sec · 27th Way
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Turn slight right onto CR 56 east: Baseline Road east
72 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Baseline Road
752 ft · 26 sec · Baseline Road
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Turn left onto US 36 West: Estes Park, 28th Street north
66 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West: Estes Park, 28th Street north
1180 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on 28th Street
15.5 mi · 23 min · 28th Street
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Turn left onto Ute Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Ute Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2514 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coal Creek and Lyons.
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.
28th Street
Continue on 28th Street
15.5 mi · 00h 23m
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 Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coal Creek to Lyons?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Boulder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Coal Creek and 20.6 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 4:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 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 Lyons.
Stop Ideas Near Boulder
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 Lyons. Straight-line distance: 22.7 mi (36.53 km).
#1 Coal Creek
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 350 |
| Coordinates | 39.9063800, -105.3774900 |
| Altitude | 2621 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyons
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,058 |
| Coordinates | 40.2247100, -105.2713800 |
| Altitude | 1637 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-105.271358, 40.224733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
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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