How far is Highlands Ranch, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Highlands Ranch and Thornton is 21.71 miles (34.93 km).
Flight distance from Highlands Ranch, CO to Thornton, CO is 21.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Highlands Ranch, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 33.36 miles (53.68 km) by car.
Driving from Highlands Ranch to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Highlands Ranch
Census designated place
| Population | 96713 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°33'14"N 104°58'10"W |
| Latitude | 39.5538800 |
| Longitude | -104.9694300 |
| Altitude | 1732 |
| 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 Highlands Ranch and Thornton
The distance between Highlands Ranch and Thornton is 54 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 35 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 Highlands Ranch and Thornton. The current time is 04:13:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.46 liters (1.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Highlands Ranch and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Highlands Ranch to Thornton is $4.28 (diesel $5.58).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $4.28 | $4.74 | $5.09 | $5.58 |
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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch 39.38 miles (63 km)
Driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Highlands Ranch 59.9 miles (96 km)
Driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Highlands Ranch 254.24 miles (409 km)
