How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Coal Creek, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Coal Creek, CO is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
Place in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Coal Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Coal Creek.
-
1
Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue
9.2 mi · 15 min · South Nevada Avenue
-
3
Continue straight
25.2 mi · 33 min
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
-
5
Exit the roundabout
5.7 mi · 11 min
-
6
Turn left onto South Frazier Avenue
1723 ft · 1 min · South Frazier Avenue
-
7
Continue on County Road 13A
1756 ft · 1 min · County Road 13A
-
8
Continue on County Road 13
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 13
-
9
Continue on Main Street
2218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
-
10
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Coal Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Nevada Avenue
Continue straight
25.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Sunny near Coal Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Coal Creek?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Penrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Colorado Springs and 21.4 miles from Coal Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Coal Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Penrose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Penrose.
Pueblo, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Salida, CO
Poncha Springs, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 37.13 mi (59.76 km).
#1 Colorado Springs
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
| Population | 482,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.8338800, -104.8213600 |
| Altitude | 1832 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coal Creek
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,400 |
| Coordinates | 38.3611100, -105.1483200 |
| Altitude | 1654 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coal Creek (-105.14832, 38.36111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.