How far is Aspen, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Aspen and Thornton is 108.91 miles (175.27 km).

Flight distance from Aspen, CO to Thornton, CO is 108.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Aspen to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Aspen, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 165.87 miles (266.94 km) by car.

Driving from Aspen to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 33 minutes.

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#1 Aspen

Town in Pitkin County, Colorado, USA

Population 7657
GPS Coordinates 39°11'28"N 106°49'3"W
Latitude 39.1911000
Longitude -106.8175400
Altitude 2405
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 Aspen and Thornton

The distance between Aspen and Thornton is 267 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 57 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 Aspen and Thornton. The current time is 01:20:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.16 liters (5.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Aspen and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Aspen to Thornton is $21.31 (diesel $27.73).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $21.31 $23.59 $25.32 $27.73

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 Aspen 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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