How far is Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO from Thornton, CO?
The driving distance from Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO to Thornton, CO is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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A city in Adams County, Colorado.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aristocrat Ranchettes and Thornton.
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Start on Henry Street
2659 ft · 2 min · Henry Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 18
2.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 18
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Turn left onto CanAm Highway
16.8 mi · 23 min · CanAm Highway
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Turn right onto East 104th Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East 104th Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverdale Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Road
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Turn right onto Thornton Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 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 Aristocrat Ranchettes and Thornton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
CanAm Highway
Turn left onto CanAm Highway
16.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Aristocrat Ranchettes and Sunny near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aristocrat Ranchettes to Thornton?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Aristocrat Ranchettes and 13 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aristocrat Ranchettes and Sunny near Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aristocrat Ranchettes and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 20.01 mi (32.21 km).
#1 Aristocrat Ranchettes
Census-designated place in Weld County, Colorado
| Population | 1,344 |
| Coordinates | 40.1091500, -104.7624700 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
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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