How far is Cañon City, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Cañon City and Thornton is 99.66 miles (160.39 km).
Flight distance from Cañon City, CO to Thornton, CO is 99.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Cañon City to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Cañon City, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 128.86 miles (207.38 km) by car.
Driving from Cañon City to Thornton will take approximately 02 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Cañon City
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 16679 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°26'28"N 105°14'33"W |
| Latitude | 38.4409800 |
| Longitude | -105.2424500 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| 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 Cañon City and Thornton
The distance between Cañon City and Thornton is 207 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 18 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 Cañon City and Thornton. The current time is 03:43:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.21 liters (4.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cañon City and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cañon City to Thornton is $16.55 (diesel $21.54).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $16.55 | $18.33 | $19.67 | $21.54 |
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 Cañon City and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
