How far is Parker, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Parker and Thornton is 26.61 miles (42.83 km).
Flight distance from Parker, CO to Thornton, CO is 26.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Parker, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 34.85 miles (56.09 km) by car.
Driving from Parker to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Parker
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado. It is located in the Denver metropolitan area. Parker is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Parker Arts Center and the Parker Historical Museum.
| Population | 58673 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°31'7"N 104°45'41"W |
| Latitude | 39.5186000 |
| Longitude | -104.7613600 |
| Altitude | 1789 |
| 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 Parker and Thornton
The distance between Parker and Thornton is 56 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 37 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 Parker and Thornton. The current time is 01:30:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.66 liters (1.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Parker and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Parker to Thornton is $4.48 (diesel $5.83).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $4.48 | $4.96 | $5.32 | $5.83 |
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 Parker and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
