Origin
Superior, CO
Late night in Superior on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Superior, CO to Coal Creek, CO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
43m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Superior, CO
Gustavo Galeano Maz
Coal Creek, CO
Braeson Holland
Trip Overview
The drive from Superior, CO to Coal Creek, CO covers 22.1 miles and takes about 43m 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, South Foothills Highway, 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 $3.33 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
11 miles from Superior, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 22.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West William Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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West William Street
Turn left onto West William Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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4th Avenue
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Sycamore Street
At end of road, turn right onto Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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CO 93 / South Foothills Highway
Turn left onto CO 93 / South Foothills Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek Canyon Drive | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| South Foothills Highway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Marshall Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| Copperdale Lane | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Coal Creek Heights Drive | 1 mi | 4m |
| Marshall Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Eldorado Springs Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior, CO and Coal Creek, CO.
1
Start on this road
213 ft
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17 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
181 ft
·
13 sec
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3rd Avenue
3
Turn left onto West William Street
358 ft
·
17 sec
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West William Street
4
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
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4th Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto Sycamore Street
351 ft
·
11 sec
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Sycamore Street
6
Turn left onto CO 170
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Marshall Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on CO 170
3.0 mi
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5 min
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Marshall Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto CO 170
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Eldorado Springs Drive
9
Turn left onto CO 93
6.1 mi
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8 min
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South Foothills Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
11
Turn straight onto CO 72
9.2 mi
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15 min
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Coal Creek Canyon Drive
12
Turn left onto Copperdale Lane
1.2 mi
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4 min
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Copperdale Lane
13
Turn left onto Ridge Road
0.1 mi
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28 sec
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Ridge Road
14
Continue on Ridge Road
0.1 mi
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35 sec
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Ridge Road
15
Turn right onto Coal Creek Heights Drive
1.0 mi
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4 min
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Coal Creek Heights Drive
16
Continue on Beauty Lane
516 ft
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22 sec
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Beauty Lane
17
Arrive at destination
Beauty Lane
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 11 miles from Superior, CO, or about 18m 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 22.1 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coal Creek, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Superior, 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 Superior, CO
This is one driving day of about 22.1 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Superior, 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 11 mi from Superior, CO · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11 miles from Superior, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coal Creek, CO
The final approach into Coal Creek, 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 Coal Creek, 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
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Coal Creek, CO
Late night in Coal Creek on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°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
10 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
43m 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 Superior, CO to Coal Creek, CO covers 22.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coal Creek Canyon Drive, South Foothills Highway, Marshall Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Superior, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.33 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 22.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West William Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Superior, CO to Coal Creek, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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