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 Louisville, CO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
50m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coal Creek, CO
Braeson Holland
Louisville, CO
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Coal Creek, CO to Louisville, CO covers 24.9 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coal Creek Canyon Drive, CO 93, Marshall Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on Coal Creek Canyon Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 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
12.5 miles from Coal Creek, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 24.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coal Creek Canyon Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Ridge Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Copperdale Lane): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (CO 93): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Ridge Road
At end of road, turn left onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Copperdale Lane
Turn right onto Copperdale Lane
Navigation decision point
6
11.7 mi into trip
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~26m in
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CO 93
Turn left onto CO 93
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.9 mi into trip
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~35m in
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CO 170 / Eldorado Springs Drive
Turn right onto CO 170 / Eldorado Springs Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.8 mi into trip
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~46m in
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West Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek Canyon Drive | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| CO 93 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Marshall Drive | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Copperdale Lane | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| West Pine Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Coal Creek Heights Drive | 1 mi | 4m |
| Marshall Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Dahlia Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Creek, CO and Louisville, CO.
1
Start on Beauty Lane
516 ft
·
22 sec
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Beauty Lane
2
Continue on Coal Creek Heights Drive
1.0 mi
·
4 min
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Coal Creek Heights Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Ridge Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ridge Road
4
Continue on Ridge Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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Ridge Road
5
Turn right onto Copperdale Lane
1.2 mi
·
4 min
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Copperdale Lane
6
At end of road, turn right onto CO 72
9.2 mi
·
15 min
·
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
7
Turn left onto CO 93
6.2 mi
·
9 min
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CO 93
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto CO 170
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Eldorado Springs Drive
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto CO 170
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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Marshall Drive
10
Continue on CO 170
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto CO 170
368 ft
·
23 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on CO 170
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McCaslin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto West Cherry Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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West Cherry Street
14
Turn left onto West Dahlia Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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West Dahlia Street
15
Continue on South Polk Avenue
0.3 mi
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46 sec
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South Polk Avenue
16
At end of road, turn right onto West Pine Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Pine Street
17
Turn left onto Main Street
346 ft
·
19 sec
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Main Street
18
Turn right onto Spruce Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
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Spruce Street
19
Arrive at destination
Spruce Street
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 12.5 miles from Coal Creek, CO, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.2 miles.
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 24.9 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.5 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Louisville, 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 24.9 miles and 50m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Coal Creek Canyon Drive for about 9.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.5 mi from Coal Creek, CO · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.5 miles from Coal Creek, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Louisville, CO
The final approach into Louisville, 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 Louisville, 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
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Louisville, CO
Late night in Louisville on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Louisville, CO covers 24.9 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coal Creek Canyon Drive, CO 93, Marshall Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 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 $3.75 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Copperdale Lane): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (CO 93): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Coal Creek, CO to Louisville, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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