How far is Buena Vista, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Buena Vista and Thornton is 94.12 miles (151.47 km).
Flight distance from Buena Vista, CO to Thornton, CO is 94.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Buena Vista to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Buena Vista, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 129.88 miles (209.03 km) by car.
Driving from Buena Vista to Thornton will take approximately 02 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Buena Vista
Town of the United States
| Population | 3116 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°50'32"N 106°7'52"W |
| Latitude | 38.8422200 |
| Longitude | -106.1311300 |
| Altitude | 2421 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Thornton: (-104.971859,39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Buena Vista and Thornton
The distance between Buena Vista and Thornton is 209 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 19 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 Buena Vista and Thornton. The current time is 21:17:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.35 liters (4.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buena Vista and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buena Vista to Thornton is $16.68 (diesel $21.71).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $16.68 | $18.47 | $19.83 | $21.71 |
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 April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buena Vista and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
