How far is Elizabeth, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elizabeth and Thornton is 40.36 miles (64.96 km).

Flight distance from Elizabeth, CO to Thornton, CO is 40.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elizabeth, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 52.52 miles (84.53 km) by car.

Driving from Elizabeth to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 03 minutes.

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#1 Elizabeth

Town in Elbert County, Colorado, United States

Population 1867
GPS Coordinates 39°21'37"N 104°35'49"W
Latitude 39.3602700
Longitude -104.5969100
Altitude 1974
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 Elizabeth and Thornton

The distance between Elizabeth and Thornton is 85 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 56 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 Elizabeth and Thornton. The current time is 02:16:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.02 liters (1.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elizabeth and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elizabeth to Thornton is $6.75 (diesel $8.78).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $6.75 $7.47 $8.02 $8.78

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 Elizabeth 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 Lakewood, CO to Elizabeth 46.3 miles (75 km)

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Driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Elizabeth 89.68 miles (144 km)

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