How far is Steamboat Springs, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Steamboat Springs and Thornton is 107.03 miles (172.25 km).

Flight distance from Steamboat Springs, CO to Thornton, CO is 107.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Steamboat Springs to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Steamboat Springs, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 163 miles (262.33 km) by car.

Driving from Steamboat Springs to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Steamboat Springs

County seat city in Routt County, Colorado, USA

Population 13169
GPS Coordinates 40°29'6"N 106°49'54"W
Latitude 40.4849800
Longitude -106.8317200
Altitude 2052
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 Steamboat Springs and Thornton

The distance between Steamboat Springs and Thornton is 262 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 54 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 Steamboat Springs and Thornton. The current time is 23:52:38.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.77 liters (5.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Steamboat Springs and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Steamboat Springs to Thornton is $20.94 (diesel $27.25).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $20.94 $23.19 $24.88 $27.25

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Steamboat Springs 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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Driving distance from Denver, CO to Steamboat Springs 156.04 miles (251 km)

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