How far is Durango, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Durango and Thornton is 238.24 miles (383.41 km).
Flight distance from Durango, CO to Thornton, CO is 238.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Durango to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Durango, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 356.18 miles (573.21 km) by car.
Driving from Durango to Thornton will take approximately 06 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Durango
City in and county seat of La Plata County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 19690 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°16'31"N 107°52'48"W |
| Latitude | 37.2752800 |
| Longitude | -107.8800700 |
| Altitude | 1991 |
| 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 Durango and Thornton
The distance between Durango and Thornton is 573 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 22 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 Durango and Thornton. The current time is 22:34:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.58 liters (12.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Durango and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Durango to Thornton is $45.75 (diesel $59.54).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $45.75 | $50.66 | $54.37 | $59.54 |
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 04, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Durango and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
