How far is Dacono, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Dacono and Thornton is 15.07 miles (24.25 km).
Flight distance from Dacono, CO to Thornton, CO is 15.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Dacono, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 19.03 miles (30.63 km) by car.
Driving from Dacono to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Dacono
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6572 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°5'5"N 104°56'22"W |
| Latitude | 40.0847100 |
| Longitude | -104.9394200 |
| Altitude | 1533 |
| 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 Dacono and Thornton
The distance between Dacono and Thornton is 31 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 20 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 Dacono and Thornton. The current time is 00:12:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.54 liters (0.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dacono and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dacono to Thornton is $2.44 (diesel $3.18).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $2.44 | $2.71 | $2.91 | $3.18 |
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 Dacono and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
