How far is Buena Vista, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Buena Vista and Thornton is 94.12 miles (151.47 km).

Flight distance from Buena Vista, CO to Thornton, CO is 94.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Buena Vista to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Buena Vista, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 129.88 miles (209.03 km) by car.

Driving from Buena Vista to Thornton will take approximately 02 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 Buena Vista

Town of the United States

Population 3116
GPS Coordinates 38°50'32"N 106°7'52"W
Latitude 38.8422200
Longitude -106.1311300
Altitude 2421
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 Buena Vista and Thornton

The distance between Buena Vista and Thornton is 209 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 19 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 Buena Vista and Thornton. The current time is 04:47:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.35 liters (4.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buena Vista and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buena Vista to Thornton is $16.68 (diesel $21.71).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $16.68 $18.47 $19.83 $21.71

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 Buena Vista and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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