How far is Thornton, CO from Arvada, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Thornton and Arvada is 7.61 miles (12.25 km).
Flight distance from Thornton, CO to Arvada, CO is 7.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Thornton, Colorado to Arvada, Colorado is: 10.76 miles (17.32 km) by car.
Driving from Thornton to Arvada will take approximately 00 hours 18 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is located in the Denver metropolitan area. Arvada is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities and the Arvada Historical Society.
| Population | 121936 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°48'10"N 105°5'15"W |
| Latitude | 39.8027600 |
| Longitude | -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Arvada: (-105.087396,39.802633)
Estimated Travel Time Between Thornton and Arvada
The distance between Thornton and Arvada is 17 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 11 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 Thornton and Arvada. The current time is 01:24:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.44 liters (0.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Arvada.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Arvada is $1.38 (diesel $1.8).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $1.38 | $1.53 | $1.64 | $1.8 |
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 Thornton and Arvada (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
