How far is Rifle, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rifle and Thornton is 151.2 miles (243.33 km).

Flight distance from Rifle, CO to Thornton, CO is 151.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Rifle to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rifle, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 190.7 miles (306.89 km) by car.

Driving from Rifle to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 Rifle

City in Colorado

Population 9775
GPS Coordinates 39°32'5"N 107°46'59"W
Latitude 39.5347000
Longitude -107.7831200
Altitude 1630
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 Rifle and Thornton

The distance between Rifle and Thornton is 307 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 24 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 Rifle and Thornton. The current time is 22:05:09.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.47 liters (6.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rifle and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rifle to Thornton is $24.49 (diesel $31.88).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $24.49 $27.12 $29.11 $31.88

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 November 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rifle 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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