How far is Westminster, CO from Coal Creek, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Coal Creek, CO is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Coal Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Coal Creek.
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Start on Newton Street
35 m · 11 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto West 77th Avenue
873 ft · 40 sec · West 77th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lowell Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Lowell Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 72nd Avenue
2630 ft · 51 sec · West 72nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Federal Boulevard
4.6 mi · 10 min · Federal Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Speer Boulevard
3117 ft · 1 min · North Speer Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
2749 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
33.1 mi · 45 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto South Frazier Avenue
1723 ft · 1 min · South Frazier Avenue
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Continue on County Road 13A
1756 ft · 1 min · County Road 13A
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Continue on County Road 13
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 13
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Continue on Main Street
2218 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster 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.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
63 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westminster 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 Westminster to Coal Creek?
The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 59.8 miles from Westminster and 59.7 miles from Coal Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westminster 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 102.12 mi (164.35 km).
#1 Westminster
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 115,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -105.0372000 |
| Altitude | 1641 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coal Creek
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,400 |
| Coordinates | 38.3611100, -105.1483200 |
| Altitude | 1654 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coal Creek (-105.14832, 38.36111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $15.61 | $31.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $17.23 | $34.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.53 | $37.06 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $19.99 | $39.98 |
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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