How far is Cortez, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Cortez and Thornton is 261.43 miles (420.74 km).

Flight distance from Cortez, CO to Thornton, CO is 261.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 48 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Cortez to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Cortez, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 400.42 miles (644.41 km) by car.

Driving from Cortez to Thornton will take approximately 07 hours 05 minutes.

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#1 Cortez

Town in and county seat of Montezuma County, Colorado, United States

Population 8734
GPS Coordinates 37°20'56"N 108°35'9"W
Latitude 37.3488800
Longitude -108.5859300
Altitude 1887
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 Cortez and Thornton

The distance between Cortez and Thornton is 644 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 09 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 Cortez and Thornton. The current time is 00:56:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 13 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 10 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 00 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 40 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 59 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 53.49 liters (14.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cortez and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cortez to Thornton is $51.43 (diesel $66.93).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $51.43 $56.96 $61.12 $66.93

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cortez 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 Cortez 391.01 miles (629 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, CO to Cortez 399.72 miles (643 km)

Driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Cortez 404.46 miles (651 km)

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Driving distance from Castle Rock, CO to Cortez 398.99 miles (642 km)

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Driving distance from Centennial, CO to Cortez 397.71 miles (640 km)

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Driving distance from Denver, CO to Cortez 393.46 miles (633 km)

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Driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Cortez 383.51 miles (617 km)

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Driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Cortez 314.88 miles (507 km)

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Driving distance from Westminster, CO to Cortez 395.28 miles (636 km)

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Driving distance from Boulder, CO to Cortez 404.88 miles (652 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Cortez 453.89 miles (730 km)

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