How far is La Salle, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Salle and Thornton is 36.16 miles (58.19 km).
Flight distance from La Salle, CO to Thornton, CO is 36.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Salle, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 41.5 miles (66.79 km) by car.
Driving from La Salle to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 49 minutes.
#1 La Salle
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2466 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°20'56"N 104°42'7"W |
| Latitude | 40.3488700 |
| Longitude | -104.7019100 |
| Altitude | 1426 |
| 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 La Salle and Thornton
The distance between La Salle and Thornton is 67 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 44 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 La Salle and Thornton. The current time is 04:19:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.54 liters (1.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Salle and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Salle to Thornton is $5.33 (diesel $6.94).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $5.33 | $5.9 | $6.34 | $6.94 |
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 La Salle and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
