How far is Monte Vista, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Monte Vista and Thornton is 170.38 miles (274.19 km).

Flight distance from Monte Vista, CO to Thornton, CO is 170.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Monte Vista to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Monte Vista, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 224.28 miles (360.94 km) by car.

Driving from Monte Vista to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 51 minutes.

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#1 Monte Vista

Home rule municipality in Colorado

Population 4067
GPS Coordinates 37°34'45"N 106°8'53"W
Latitude 37.5791700
Longitude -106.1480800
Altitude 2336
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 Monte Vista and Thornton

The distance between Monte Vista and Thornton is 361 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 00 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 Monte Vista and Thornton. The current time is 04:09:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.96 liters (7.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Monte Vista and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Monte Vista to Thornton is $28.81 (diesel $37.49).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $28.81 $31.9 $34.24 $37.49

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

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Arvada, CO to Monte Vista 214.87 miles (346 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, CO to Monte Vista 223.59 miles (360 km)

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Driving distance from Centennial, CO to Monte Vista 221.57 miles (357 km)

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Driving distance from Denver, CO to Monte Vista 217.32 miles (350 km)

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Driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Monte Vista 207.37 miles (334 km)

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Driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Monte Vista 138.59 miles (223 km)

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Driving distance from Westminster, CO to Monte Vista 219.15 miles (353 km)

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Driving distance from Boulder, CO to Monte Vista 228.77 miles (368 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Monte Vista 277.75 miles (447 km)

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Driving distance from Greeley, CO to Monte Vista 268.63 miles (432 km)

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