How far is Coal Creek, CO from Superior, CO?

The driving distance from Coal Creek, CO to Superior, CO is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.07 mi
00h 36m
Flight
11.52 mi
18.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.52 mi
Kilometers
18.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.07 mi
Kilometers
35.52 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Superior
Wed, Apr 15, 12:10 AM MDT
Return by in Coal Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 12:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Creek
2026-04-14T23:33
Arrive Superior
Wed, Apr 15, 12:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Golden
CO

County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

From Coal Creek
11 mi
00h 18m
To Superior
11.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tuesday

Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph W
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coal Creek and Superior.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal Creek and Superior.

  1. 1

    Start on Beauty Lane

    157 m · 23 sec · Beauty Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Coal Creek Heights Drive

    1 mi · 4 min · Coal Creek Heights Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road

    701 ft · 33 sec · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridge Road

    619 ft · 30 sec · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Copperdale Lane

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Copperdale Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive

    9.2 mi · 16 min · Coal Creek Canyon Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eldorado Springs Drive

    1231 ft · 35 sec · Eldorado Springs Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Marshall Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Marshall Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Marshall Road

    3273 ft · 1 min · Marshall Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    961 ft · 44 sec · 2nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
9.21 mi · 42%
Marshall Drive
3.05 mi · 14%
Copperdale Lane
1.16 mi · 5%
Coal Creek Heights Drive
1.02 mi · 5%
Marshall Road
0.62 mi · 3%
Ridge Road
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden
00h 18m from Coal Creek
Leave By
7:16 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Coal Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Superior.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coal Creek to Superior?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Golden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Coal Creek and 11.1 miles from Superior.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Coal Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Superior.

Stop Ideas Near Golden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Golden and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

20 mi away
1055 19th Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

34 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

35 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Creek and Superior. Straight-line distance: 11.52 mi (18.54 km).

Coal Creek

#1 Coal Creek

Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States

Population350
Coordinates39.9063800, -105.3774900
Altitude2621
CountryUnited States
Superior

#2 Superior

Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.

Population13,413
Coordinates39.9527600, -105.1686000
Altitude1675
CountryUnited States
Start: Beauty Lane (-105.377955, 39.907795)
End: (-105.168599, 39.952577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.77
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.88 $5.77
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.19 $6.37
Premium $4.39 $3.42 $6.85
Diesel $4.74 $3.69 $7.39

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Creek and Superior. The current time is 23:33:48.

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.