How far is Meeker, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Meeker and Thornton is 156.21 miles (251.4 km).
Flight distance from Meeker, CO to Thornton, CO is 156.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Meeker to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Meeker, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 232.11 miles (373.55 km) by car.
Driving from Meeker to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Meeker
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2318 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°2'15"N 107°54'47"W |
| Latitude | 40.0374700 |
| Longitude | -107.9131300 |
| Altitude | 1902 |
| 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 Meeker and Thornton
The distance between Meeker and Thornton is 374 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 09 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 Meeker and Thornton. The current time is 16:43:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31 liters (8.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Meeker and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Meeker to Thornton is $29.81 (diesel $38.8).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $29.81 | $33.02 | $35.43 | $38.8 |
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 15, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Meeker and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
