How far is Cripple Creek, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Cripple Creek and Thornton is 78.26 miles (125.95 km).
Flight distance from Cripple Creek, CO to Thornton, CO is 78.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Cripple Creek to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Cripple Creek, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 123.65 miles (198.99 km) by car.
Driving from Cripple Creek to Thornton will take approximately 02 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Cripple Creek
City in Teller County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1266 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°44'48"N 105°10'42"W |
| Latitude | 38.7466600 |
| Longitude | -105.1783100 |
| Altitude | 2882 |
| 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 Cripple Creek and Thornton
The distance between Cripple Creek and Thornton is 199 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 12 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 Cripple Creek and Thornton. The current time is 04:00:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.52 liters (4.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cripple Creek and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cripple Creek to Thornton is $15.88 (diesel $20.67).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $15.88 | $17.59 | $18.88 | $20.67 |
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 Cripple Creek and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
