How far is Grand Junction, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Grand Junction and Thornton is 198.8 miles (319.93 km).
Flight distance from Grand Junction, CO to Thornton, CO is 198.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Grand Junction to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Grand Junction, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 250.17 miles (402.61 km) by car.
Driving from Grand Junction to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Grand Junction
The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado. It is located on the Colorado River in western Colorado. Grand Junction is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of the West and the Colorado National Monument.
| Population | 63447 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°3'50"N 108°33'2"W |
| Latitude | 39.0638700 |
| Longitude | -108.5506500 |
| Altitude | 1400 |
| 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 Grand Junction and Thornton
The distance between Grand Junction and Thornton is 403 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 28 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 Grand Junction and Thornton. The current time is 03:29:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.42 liters (8.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grand Junction and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grand Junction to Thornton is $32.13 (diesel $41.82).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $32.13 | $35.58 | $38.19 | $41.82 |
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 Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction 251.03 miles (404 km)
Driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Grand Junction 309.9 miles (499 km)
