How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Colorado Springs and Thornton is 71.9 miles (115.72 km).

Flight distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Thornton, CO is 71.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Colorado Springs to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 79.82 miles (128.47 km) by car.

Driving from Colorado Springs to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 Colorado Springs

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. It is located at the foot of Pikes Peak in central Colorado. Colorado Springs is known for its military bases, its hot springs, and its many attractions, such as the Garden of the Gods and the United States Air Force Academy.

Population 482131
GPS Coordinates 38°50'2"N 104°49'17"W
Latitude 38.8338800
Longitude -104.8213600
Altitude 1832
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 Colorado Springs and Thornton

The distance between Colorado Springs and Thornton is 128 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 25 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 Colorado Springs and Thornton. The current time is 17:28:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.66 liters (2.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colorado Springs and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colorado Springs to Thornton is $10.25 (diesel $13.34).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $10.25 $11.35 $12.19 $13.34

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colorado Springs 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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Driving distance from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs 69.35 miles (112 km)

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