How far is Fort Carson, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Carson and Thornton is 78.72 miles (126.69 km).
Flight distance from Fort Carson, CO to Thornton, CO is 78.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Fort Carson to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Carson, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 89.64 miles (144.26 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Carson to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Fort Carson
United States Army installation
| Population | 13813 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°44'15"N 104°47'20"W |
| Latitude | 38.7374900 |
| Longitude | -104.7888600 |
| Altitude | 1780 |
| 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 Fort Carson and Thornton
The distance between Fort Carson and Thornton is 144 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 36 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 Fort Carson and Thornton. The current time is 05:39:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.97 liters (3.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Carson and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Carson to Thornton is $11.51 (diesel $14.98).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $11.51 | $12.75 | $13.68 | $14.98 |
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 Fort Carson and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
