How far is Lyons, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lyons and Thornton is 29.29 miles (47.15 km).

Flight distance from Lyons, CO to Thornton, CO is 29.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lyons, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 40.55 miles (65.25 km) by car.

Driving from Lyons to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 47 minutes.

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#1 Lyons

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States

Population 2058
GPS Coordinates 40°13'29"N 105°16'17"W
Latitude 40.2247100
Longitude -105.2713800
Altitude 1637
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 Lyons and Thornton

The distance between Lyons and Thornton is 65 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 43 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 Lyons and Thornton. The current time is 02:12:05.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.42 liters (1.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lyons and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lyons to Thornton is $5.21 (diesel $6.78).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $5.21 $5.77 $6.19 $6.78

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 Lyons and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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