Origin
Coal Creek, CO
Late night in Coal Creek on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coal Creek, CO to Longmont, CO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
59m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
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6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coal Creek, CO
Braeson Holland
Longmont, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coal Creek, CO to Longmont, CO covers 37.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coal Creek Heights Drive, Ridge Road, Copperdale Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.9 miles from Coal Creek, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 37.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coal Creek Heights Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Coal Creek, CO to Longmont, CO is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coal Creek, CO to Longmont, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek Heights Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Copperdale Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coal Creek Canyon Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 40th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Table Mesa Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CO 157 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Foothills Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Coal Creek Heights Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Creek, CO and Longmont, CO.
1
Start on Beauty Lane
515 ft
·
23 sec
·
Beauty Lane
2
Continue on Coal Creek Heights Drive
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Coal Creek Heights Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ridge Road
4
Continue on Ridge Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn right onto Copperdale Lane
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Copperdale Lane
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
9.2 mi
·
15 min
·
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
7
Turn left
8.6 mi
·
13 min
8
Turn right onto South 40th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
South 40th Street
9
Turn right onto Table Mesa Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Table Mesa Drive
10
Continue on Table Mesa Drive
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Table Mesa Drive
11
Take the exit straight toward CO 157 North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
CO 157 North
12
Merge slight left onto Foothills Parkway
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Foothills Parkway
13
Continue on Diagonal Highway
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Diagonal Highway
14
Continue on Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ken Pratt Boulevard
15
Turn left onto South Pratt Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pratt Parkway
16
Continue on Terry Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Terry Street
17
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue
18
Turn left onto Kimbark Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kimbark Street
19
Turn left
187 ft
·
16 sec
20
Turn right
108 ft
·
8 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.9 miles from Coal Creek, CO, or about 29m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37.8 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.9 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Longmont, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coal Creek, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coal Creek, CO
This is one driving day of about 37.8 miles and 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coal Creek, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Coal Creek, CO · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Coal Creek, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Longmont, CO
The final approach into Longmont, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Longmont, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.70 one way
$11.39 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| premium | $4.39 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Longmont, CO
Late night in Longmont on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coal Creek, CO to Longmont, CO covers 37.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coal Creek Heights Drive, Ridge Road, Copperdale Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Coal Creek, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Coal Creek, CO to Longmont, CO is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coal Creek, CO to Longmont, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Coal Creek, CO to Longmont, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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