How far is Alamosa, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alamosa and Thornton is 172.66 miles (277.87 km).
Flight distance from Alamosa, CO to Thornton, CO is 172.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Alamosa to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alamosa, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 225.56 miles (363 km) by car.
Driving from Alamosa to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Alamosa
City in Colorado, USA
| Population | 9367 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°28'10"N 105°52'12"W |
| Latitude | 37.4694500 |
| Longitude | -105.8700200 |
| Altitude | 2299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Thornton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Thornton Historical Society and the Thornton Town Center.
| Population | 148113 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°52'5"N 104°58'19"W |
| Latitude | 39.8680400 |
| Longitude | -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Thornton: (-104.971859,39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alamosa and Thornton
The distance between Alamosa and Thornton is 363 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Alamosa and Thornton. The current time is 04:13:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.13 liters (7.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alamosa and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alamosa to Thornton is $28.97 (diesel $37.7).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $28.97 | $32.08 | $34.43 | $37.7 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alamosa and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
