How far is Glenwood Springs, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Glenwood Springs and Thornton is 126.97 miles (204.33 km).
Flight distance from Glenwood Springs, CO to Thornton, CO is 126.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Glenwood Springs to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 164.06 miles (264.04 km) by car.
Driving from Glenwood Springs to Thornton will take approximately 02 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Glenwood Springs
City in Colorado
| Population | 10222 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°33'2"N 107°19'29"W |
| Latitude | 39.5505400 |
| Longitude | -107.3247800 |
| Altitude | 1756 |
| 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 Glenwood Springs and Thornton
The distance between Glenwood Springs and Thornton is 264 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 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 Glenwood Springs and Thornton. The current time is 05:35:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.92 liters (5.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Glenwood Springs and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Glenwood Springs to Thornton is $21.07 (diesel $27.42).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $21.07 | $23.34 | $25.04 | $27.42 |
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 Glenwood Springs 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
Driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Glenwood Springs 164.92 miles (265 km)
Driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Glenwood Springs 223.8 miles (360 km)
Driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Glenwood Springs 86.86 miles (140 km)
