How far is Thornton, CO from Centennial, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Thornton and Centennial is 20.59 miles (33.13 km).
Flight distance from Thornton, CO to Centennial, CO is 20.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Thornton, Colorado to Centennial, Colorado is: 25.41 miles (40.89 km) by car.
Driving from Thornton to Centennial will take approximately 00 hours 32 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 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It is located in the Denver metropolitan area. Centennial is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Centennial Center for the Arts and the Centennial Museum.
| Population | 110156 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°34'45"N 104°52'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.5791600 |
| Longitude | -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Centennial: (-104.877122,39.579121)
Estimated Travel Time Between Thornton and Centennial
The distance between Thornton and Centennial is 41 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 27 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 Centennial. The current time is 04:43:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.39 liters (0.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Centennial.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Centennial is $3.26 (diesel $4.25).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $3.26 | $3.61 | $3.88 | $4.25 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thornton and Centennial (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
