How far is Boulder, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Boulder and Thornton is 18.8 miles (30.25 km).

Flight distance from Boulder, CO to Thornton, CO is 18.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Boulder, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 25.82 miles (41.55 km) by car.

Driving from Boulder to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado. It is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Boulder is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Colorado Boulder and the Boulder Creek Path.

Population 107645
GPS Coordinates 40°0'54"N 105°16'14"W
Latitude 40.0149900
Longitude -105.2705500
Altitude 1624
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Boulder and Thornton

The distance between Boulder and Thornton is 42 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 27 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 Boulder and Thornton. The current time is 13:02:38.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.45 liters (0.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Boulder and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Boulder to Thornton is $3.32 (diesel $4.32).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $3.32 $3.67 $3.94 $4.32

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Boulder and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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