How far is Greeley, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Greeley and Thornton is 40.8 miles (65.66 km).
Flight distance from Greeley, CO to Thornton, CO is 40.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Greeley, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 54.31 miles (87.4 km) by car.
Driving from Greeley to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Greeley
The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado. It is located on the South Platte River in northeastern Colorado. Greeley is known for its many agricultural companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Greeley Stampede and the Greeley Museum.
| Population | 108958 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°25'24"N 104°42'33"W |
| Latitude | 40.4233100 |
| Longitude | -104.7091300 |
| Altitude | 1425 |
| 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 Greeley and Thornton
The distance between Greeley and Thornton is 87 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 58 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 Greeley and Thornton. The current time is 00:59:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.25 liters (1.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Greeley and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Greeley to Thornton is $6.98 (diesel $9.08).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $6.98 | $7.73 | $8.29 | $9.08 |
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 November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Greeley and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
