How far is Commerce City, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Commerce City and Thornton is 4.59 miles (7.39 km).

Flight distance from Commerce City, CO to Thornton, CO is 4.59 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Commerce City, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 7.68 miles (12.36 km) by car.

Driving from Commerce City to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 13 minutes.

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#1 Commerce City

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado. It is located on the South Platte River in the Denver metropolitan area. Commerce City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo and the Museum of Commerce City.

Population 60336
GPS Coordinates 39°48'30"N 104°56'2"W
Latitude 39.8083200
Longitude -104.9338700
Altitude 1572
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 Commerce City and Thornton

The distance between Commerce City and Thornton is 12 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 08 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 Commerce City and Thornton. The current time is 17:16:09.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.03 liters (0.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Commerce City and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Commerce City to Thornton is $0.99 (diesel $1.28).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $0.99 $1.09 $1.17 $1.28

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 Commerce 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Arvada, CO to Commerce City 10.24 miles (16 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, CO to Commerce City 11.01 miles (18 km)

Driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Commerce City 13.78 miles (22 km)

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Driving distance from Centennial, CO to Commerce City 23.68 miles (38 km)

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Driving distance from Denver, CO to Commerce City 8.28 miles (13 km)

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Driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Commerce City 14.76 miles (24 km)

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Driving distance from Parker, CO to Commerce City 31.77 miles (51 km)

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Driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Commerce City 121.92 miles (196 km)

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