How far is Gunnison, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gunnison and Thornton is 138.86 miles (223.47 km).
Flight distance from Gunnison, CO to Thornton, CO is 138.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Gunnison to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gunnison, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 207.9 miles (334.58 km) by car.
Driving from Gunnison to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Gunnison
County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6840 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°32'45"N 106°55'31"W |
| Latitude | 38.5458200 |
| Longitude | -106.9253200 |
| Altitude | 2348 |
| 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 Gunnison and Thornton
The distance between Gunnison and Thornton is 335 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 43 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 Gunnison and Thornton. The current time is 02:50:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.77 liters (7.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gunnison and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gunnison to Thornton is $26.7 (diesel $34.75).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $26.7 | $29.57 | $31.74 | $34.75 |
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 31, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gunnison and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
