How far is Sterling, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Thornton is 106.75 miles (171.79 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, CO to Thornton, CO is 106.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Sterling to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 120.34 miles (193.66 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 46 minutes.

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#1 Sterling

City in Colorado

Population 14078
GPS Coordinates 40°37'32"N 103°12'28"W
Latitude 40.6255400
Longitude -103.2077100
Altitude 1200
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 Sterling and Thornton

The distance between Sterling and Thornton is 194 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 09 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 Sterling and Thornton. The current time is 17:47:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.07 liters (4.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Thornton is $15.46 (diesel $20.11).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $15.46 $17.12 $18.37 $20.11

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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