How far is Idaho Springs, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Idaho Springs and Thornton is 30.03 miles (48.33 km).
Flight distance from Idaho Springs, CO to Thornton, CO is 30.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Idaho Springs, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 39.3 miles (63.24 km) by car.
Driving from Idaho Springs to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Idaho Springs
City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1857 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°44'33"N 105°30'49"W |
| Latitude | 39.7424900 |
| Longitude | -105.5136100 |
| Altitude | 2294 |
| 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 Idaho Springs and Thornton
The distance between Idaho Springs and Thornton is 63 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 42 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 Idaho Springs and Thornton. The current time is 02:25:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.25 liters (1.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Idaho Springs and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Idaho Springs to Thornton is $5.05 (diesel $6.57).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $5.05 | $5.59 | $6 | $6.57 |
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 Idaho Springs and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
