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.

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#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
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#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

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 13:29:14.

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 November 21, 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

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