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

The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Coal Creek, CO is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.74 mi
02h 29m
Flight
92.9 mi
149.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.9 mi
Kilometers
149.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.74 mi
Kilometers
186.27 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Creek
Tue, May 26, 3:37 AM MDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 26, 6:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-26T01:07
Arrive Coal Creek
Tue, May 26, 3:37 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Gleneagle
CO

Census designated place

From Lakewood
57.9 mi
01h 14m
To Coal Creek
57.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 22 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 East: Denver

    884 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1 km · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2680 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue

    2749 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue

    33.1 mi · 45 min · South Nevada Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    5.7 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Frazier Avenue

    1723 ft · 1 min · South Frazier Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 13A

    1756 ft · 1 min · County Road 13A

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 13

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 13

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2218 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
60.6 mi · 52%
South Nevada Avenue
38.8 mi · 34%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.81 mi · 7%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.74 mi · 2%
County Road 13
1.49 mi · 1%
South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

60.6 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
01h 14m from Lakewood
Leave By
1:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coal Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Lakewood and 57.8 miles from Coal Creek.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coal Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gleneagle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

24 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

68 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

80 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 92.9 mi (149.51 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population157,429
Coordinates39.7047100, -105.0813700
Altitude1682
CountryUnited States
Coal Creek

#2 Coal Creek

Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States

Population2,400
Coordinates38.3611100, -105.1483200
Altitude1654
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-105.08137, 39.70471)
End: Coal Creek (-105.14832, 38.36111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.46 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.18
8.16 gal · 30.92 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $15.09 $30.18
Mid-grade $4.08 $16.66 $33.33
Premium $4.39 $17.92 $35.83
Diesel $4.74 $19.33 $38.65

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Coal Creek. The current time is 01:07:50.

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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.