How far is Lyons, CO from Coal Creek, CO?
The driving distance from Lyons, CO to Coal Creek, CO is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 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.
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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
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.
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyons and Coal Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons and Coal Creek.
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Start on West Main Street
79 m · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
130 m · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1418 ft · 51 sec · Broadway
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
1090 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Ute Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Ute Highway
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Take the exit slight right
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Foothills Highway
12.2 mi · 16 min · North Foothills Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Jay Road
26 m · 10 sec · Jay Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
39 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto 28th Street
3.3 mi · 7 min · 28th Street
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Turn straight onto Baseline Road
865 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Baseline Road, Broadway South
116 m · 16 sec
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Continue on 27th Way
1484 ft · 46 sec · 27th Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Lyons 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.
North Foothills Highway
Merge slight left onto North Foothills Highway
12.2 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 Lyons 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 Lyons to Coal Creek?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 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?
Boulder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Lyons and 19.6 miles from Coal Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 $5.10 one way or $10.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lyons and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Coal Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Boulder
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 Boulder.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 22.7 mi (36.53 km).
#1 Lyons
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,058 |
| Coordinates | 40.2247100, -105.2713800 |
| Altitude | 1637 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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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