How far is Longmont, CO from Coal Creek, CO?
The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Coal Creek, CO is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
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 06m.
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.
Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Coal Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Coal Creek.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1286 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
738 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Terry Street
749 ft · 17 sec · Terry Street
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Continue on South Pratt Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · South Pratt Parkway
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Turn right onto Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ken Pratt Boulevard
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Continue on Diagonal Highway
9.3 mi · 12 min · Diagonal Highway
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Continue on Foothills Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Foothills Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Table Mesa Drive, South Boulder Road
531 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Table Mesa Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Table Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto South Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
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Continue on South Foothills Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · South Foothills Highway
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Take the exit slight right
561 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
9.2 mi · 16 min · Coal Creek Canyon Drive
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Turn left onto Copperdale Lane
1.2 mi · 5 min · Copperdale Lane
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
619 ft · 28 sec · Ridge Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
701 ft · 36 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Coal Creek Heights Drive
1 mi · 4 min · Coal Creek Heights Drive
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Continue on Beauty Lane
157 m · 23 sec · Beauty Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beauty Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmont and Coal Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Diagonal Highway
Continue on Diagonal Highway
9.27 mi · 00h 12m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Longmont and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Coal Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Coal Creek?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Longmont and 18.7 miles from Coal Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.88 one way or $9.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Longmont and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Coal Creek.
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 Longmont and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.3 km).
#1 Longmont
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
| Population | 98,445 |
| Coordinates | 40.1672100, -105.1019300 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coal Creek
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 350 |
| Coordinates | 39.9063800, -105.3774900 |
| Altitude | 2621 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coal Creek (-105.37749, 39.90638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
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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