How far is Louisville, CO from Coal Creek, CO?
The driving distance from Louisville, CO to Coal Creek, CO is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Coal Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Coal Creek.
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Start on Spruce Street
18 m · 10 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
106 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1 mi · 3 min · Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Polk Avenue
1606 ft · 44 sec · South Polk Avenue
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Continue on West Dahlia Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Dahlia Street
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Turn right onto West Cherry Street
1190 ft · 26 sec · West Cherry Street
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Turn left onto South McCaslin Boulevard
3214 ft · 1 min · South McCaslin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Marshall Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Marshall Road
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Continue on Marshall Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Marshall Drive
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Turn left onto Eldorado Springs Drive
1349 ft · 43 sec · Eldorado Springs Drive
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Turn left onto South Foothills Highway
6.1 mi · 9 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 Louisville and Coal Creek.
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.
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
Turn straight onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
9.17 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Louisville 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 Louisville to Coal Creek?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 12.4 miles from Louisville and 12.4 miles from Coal Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Louisville 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 Louisville and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.39 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Colorado
| Population | 19,060 |
| Coordinates | 39.9777600, -105.1319300 |
| Altitude | 1626 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
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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