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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.56 mi
02h 38m
Flight
102.12 mi
164.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.12 mi
Kilometers
164.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.56 mi
Kilometers
192.42 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Creek
Tue, May 26, 3:46 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Tue, May 26, 6:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-05-26T01:07
Arrive Coal Creek
Tue, May 26, 3:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gleneagle
CO

Census designated place

From Westminster
59.8 mi
01h 19m
To Coal Creek
59.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Newton Street

    35 m · 11 sec · Newton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 77th Avenue

    873 ft · 40 sec · West 77th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lowell Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Lowell Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 72nd Avenue

    2630 ft · 51 sec · West 72nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Federal Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 10 min · Federal Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Speer Boulevard

    3117 ft · 1 min · North Speer Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1454 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue

    2749 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue

    33.1 mi · 45 min · South Nevada Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    5.7 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Frazier Avenue

    1723 ft · 1 min · South Frazier Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 13A

    1756 ft · 1 min · County Road 13A

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 13

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 13

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2218 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
63 mi · 53%
South Nevada Avenue
38.8 mi · 32%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.81 mi · 7%
Federal Boulevard
4.62 mi · 4%
County Road 13
1.49 mi · 1%
Lowell Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
01h 19m from Westminster
Leave By
1:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gleneagle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gleneagle.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

24 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

68 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

80 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 102.12 mi (164.35 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Coal Creek

#2 Coal Creek

Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States

Population2,400
Coordinates38.3611100, -105.1483200
Altitude1654
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Coal Creek (-105.14832, 38.36111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.97 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.21
8.44 gal · 31.94 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Coal Creek. The current time is 01:07:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.