How far is Walsenburg, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Walsenburg and Thornton is 155.38 miles (250.06 km).
Flight distance from Walsenburg, CO to Thornton, CO is 155.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Walsenburg to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Walsenburg, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 171.46 miles (275.94 km) by car.
Driving from Walsenburg to Thornton will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Walsenburg
City in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3003 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°37'27"N 104°46'49"W |
| Latitude | 37.6241800 |
| Longitude | -104.7802600 |
| Altitude | 1881 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Thornton: (-104.971859,39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Walsenburg and Thornton
The distance between Walsenburg and Thornton is 276 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 03 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 Walsenburg and Thornton. The current time is 22:28:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.9 liters (6.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Walsenburg and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Walsenburg to Thornton is $22.02 (diesel $28.66).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $22.02 | $24.39 | $26.17 | $28.66 |
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 04, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Walsenburg and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
