How far is Thornton, CO from Longmont, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Thornton and Longmont is 21.79 miles (35.06 km).

Flight distance from Thornton, CO to Longmont, CO is 21.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Thornton, Colorado to Longmont, Colorado is: 28.37 miles (45.65 km) by car.

Driving from Thornton to Longmont will take approximately 00 hours 33 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado. It is located in the northern part of the county. Longmont is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Longmont Museum and the Longmont Civic Center.

Population 98445
GPS Coordinates 40°10'2"N 105°6'7"W
Latitude 40.1672100
Longitude -105.1019300
Altitude 1519
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Thornton and Longmont

The distance between Thornton and Longmont is 46 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 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 Longmont. The current time is 04:40:41.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.79 liters (1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Longmont.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Longmont is $3.64 (diesel $4.74).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $3.64 $4.04 $4.33 $4.74

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 Longmont (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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