How far is Fruita, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fruita and Thornton is 206.16 miles (331.77 km).
Flight distance from Fruita, CO to Thornton, CO is 206.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Fruita to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fruita, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 260.54 miles (419.29 km) by car.
Driving from Fruita to Thornton will take approximately 04 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Fruita
Home Rule Municipality located in the western part of Mesa County, Colorado
| Population | 14295 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°9'32"N 108°43'44"W |
| Latitude | 39.1588700 |
| Longitude | -108.7289900 |
| Altitude | 1376 |
| 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 Fruita and Thornton
The distance between Fruita and Thornton is 419 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 39 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 Fruita and Thornton. The current time is 06:48:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.8 liters (9.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fruita and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fruita to Thornton is $33.46 (diesel $43.55).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $33.46 | $37.06 | $39.77 | $43.55 |
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 Fruita and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
