How far is Akron, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Akron and Thornton is 95.17 miles (153.17 km).

Flight distance from Akron, CO to Thornton, CO is 95.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Akron to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Akron, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 108.76 miles (175.03 km) by car.

Driving from Akron to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 Akron

Town in Colorado

Population 1682
GPS Coordinates 40°9'38"N 103°12'52"W
Latitude 40.1605400
Longitude -103.2143800
Altitude 1420
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Akron and Thornton

The distance between Akron and Thornton is 175 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 56 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 Akron and Thornton. The current time is 02:21:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.53 liters (3.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Akron and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Akron to Thornton is $13.97 (diesel $18.18).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $13.97 $15.47 $16.6 $18.18

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Akron and Thornton (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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