How far is Akron, CO from Thornton, CO?
The driving distance from Akron, CO to Thornton, CO is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Thornton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Thornton.
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Start on Adams Avenue
158 m · 25 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 34
21.2 mi · 25 min · US Highway 34
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Turn right onto US Highway 6
1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight right
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
81 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 88th Avenue
1390 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto East 88th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 88th Avenue
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Turn right onto Colorado Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn left onto Thornton Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn left onto Dorothy Boulevard
1077 ft · 51 sec · Dorothy Boulevard
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Thornton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 6
Merge slight left
81 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Thornton?
The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Akron and 54.4 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wiggins.
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Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 95.18 mi (153.17 km).
#1 Akron
Town in Colorado
| Population | 1,682 |
| Coordinates | 40.1605400, -103.2143800 |
| Altitude | 1420 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.971859, 39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $18.19 | $36.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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