How far is Orchard Mesa, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Orchard Mesa and Thornton is 199.32 miles (320.77 km).
Flight distance from Orchard Mesa, CO to Thornton, CO is 199.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Orchard Mesa to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Orchard Mesa, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 252.86 miles (406.94 km) by car.
Driving from Orchard Mesa to Thornton will take approximately 04 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Orchard Mesa
Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado
| Population | 6836 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°2'35"N 108°33'8"W |
| Latitude | 39.0430400 |
| Longitude | -108.5523200 |
| Altitude | 1417 |
| 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 Orchard Mesa and Thornton
The distance between Orchard Mesa and Thornton is 407 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 31 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 Orchard Mesa and Thornton. The current time is 06:18:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.78 liters (8.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Orchard Mesa and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Orchard Mesa to Thornton is $32.48 (diesel $42.27).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $32.48 | $35.97 | $38.6 | $42.27 |
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 Orchard Mesa and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
