How far is Estes Park, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Estes Park and Thornton is 45.62 miles (73.42 km).
Flight distance from Estes Park, CO to Thornton, CO is 45.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Estes Park, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 61.01 miles (98.19 km) by car.
Driving from Estes Park to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Estes Park
Town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6553 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°22'38"N 105°31'18"W |
| Latitude | 40.3772100 |
| Longitude | -105.5216700 |
| Altitude | 2300 |
| 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 Estes Park and Thornton
The distance between Estes Park and Thornton is 98 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 05 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 Estes Park and Thornton. The current time is 05:45:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.15 liters (2.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Estes Park and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Estes Park to Thornton is $7.84 (diesel $10.2).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $7.84 | $8.68 | $9.31 | $10.2 |
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 Estes Park and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
