How far is Montrose, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Montrose and Thornton is 182.8 miles (294.18 km).
Flight distance from Montrose, CO to Thornton, CO is 182.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Montrose to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Montrose, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 272.33 miles (438.28 km) by car.
Driving from Montrose to Thornton will take approximately 04 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Montrose
Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland
| Population | 19902 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°28'42"N 107°52'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.4783200 |
| Longitude | -107.8761700 |
| Altitude | 1770 |
| 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 Montrose and Thornton
The distance between Montrose and Thornton is 438 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 52 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 Montrose and Thornton. The current time is 17:13:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.38 liters (9.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Montrose and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Montrose to Thornton is $34.98 (diesel $45.52).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $34.98 | $38.74 | $41.57 | $45.52 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Montrose and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
