How far is Leadville, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Leadville and Thornton is 82.26 miles (132.39 km).
Flight distance from Leadville, CO to Thornton, CO is 82.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Leadville to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Leadville, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 107.37 miles (172.79 km) by car.
Driving from Leadville to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Leadville
Statutory city and county seat of Lake County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2773 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°15'3"N 106°17'33"W |
| Latitude | 39.2508200 |
| Longitude | -106.2925200 |
| Altitude | 3097 |
| 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 Leadville and Thornton
The distance between Leadville and Thornton is 173 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 55 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 Leadville and Thornton. The current time is 21:34:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.34 liters (3.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Leadville and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Leadville to Thornton is $13.79 (diesel $17.95).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $13.79 | $15.27 | $16.39 | $17.95 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Leadville and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
