How far is Erie, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Erie and Thornton is 13.25 miles (21.33 km).
Flight distance from Erie, CO to Thornton, CO is 13.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Erie, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 17.81 miles (28.67 km) by car.
Driving from Erie to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Erie
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 30318 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°3'1"N 105°2'60"W |
| Latitude | 40.0502600 |
| Longitude | -105.0499800 |
| Altitude | 1532 |
| 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 Erie and Thornton
The distance between Erie and Thornton is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 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 Erie and Thornton. The current time is 04:54:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.38 liters (0.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Erie and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Erie to Thornton is $2.29 (diesel $2.98).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $2.29 | $2.53 | $2.72 | $2.98 |
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 Erie and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
