How far is Penrose, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Penrose and Thornton is 99.74 miles (160.52 km).
Flight distance from Penrose, CO to Thornton, CO is 99.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Penrose to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Penrose, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 116.51 miles (187.51 km) by car.
Driving from Penrose to Thornton will take approximately 02 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Penrose
Place in Colorado, USA
| Population | 3582 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°25'30"N 105°1'22"W |
| Latitude | 38.4250000 |
| Longitude | -105.0227600 |
| Altitude | 1626 |
| 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 Penrose and Thornton
The distance between Penrose and Thornton is 188 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 05 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 Penrose and Thornton. The current time is 02:53:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.56 liters (4.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Penrose and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Penrose to Thornton is $14.97 (diesel $19.48).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $14.97 | $16.57 | $17.79 | $19.48 |
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 Penrose and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
