How far is Superior, CO from Coal Creek, CO?
The driving distance from Superior, CO to Coal Creek, CO is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
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 Superior and Coal Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Coal Creek.
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Start on the route
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
55 m · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto West William Street
109 m · 18 sec · West William Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
727 ft · 36 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sycamore Street
107 m · 12 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto Marshall Road
2862 ft · 1 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 Superior 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Superior 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 Superior to Coal Creek?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Golden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Superior and 11.1 miles from Coal Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Superior and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Coal Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Golden
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 Golden.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 11.52 mi (18.54 km).
#1 Superior
Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.
| Population | 13,413 |
| Coordinates | 39.9527600, -105.1686000 |
| Altitude | 1675 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
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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