How far is Arvada, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Arvada and Thornton is 7.61 miles (12.25 km).

Flight distance from Arvada, CO to Thornton, CO is 7.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Arvada, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 11 miles (17.71 km) by car.

Driving from Arvada to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 18 minutes.

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#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is located in the Denver metropolitan area. Arvada is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities and the Arvada Historical Society.

Population 121936
GPS Coordinates 39°48'10"N 105°5'15"W
Latitude 39.8027600
Longitude -105.0874800
Altitude 1629
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 Arvada and Thornton

The distance between Arvada and Thornton is 18 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 11 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 Arvada and Thornton. The current time is 16:18:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.47 liters (0.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Arvada and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Arvada to Thornton is $1.41 (diesel $1.84).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $1.41 $1.57 $1.68 $1.84

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Arvada and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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