How far is Campion, CO from Thornton, CO?
The driving distance from Campion, CO to Thornton, CO is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Campion and Thornton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campion and Thornton.
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Start on 42nd Street Southeast
886 ft · 24 sec · 42nd Street Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
59 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Highway 287
3266 ft · 52 sec · South Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
137 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North 1st Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East County Road 8
71 m · 13 sec · East County Road 8
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Exit the roundabout onto East County Road 8
1 mi · 1 min · East County Road 8
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Continue on East Highway 56
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Highway 56
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Denver
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.3 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
7 mi · 8 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Thornton Parkway
1181 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Thornton Parkway East
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Thornton Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn right 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 Campion and Thornton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Campion and Sunny near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Campion to Thornton?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Campion and 19.7 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Campion and Sunny near Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Town of Frederick
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Campion and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 33.73 mi (54.28 km).
#1 Campion
Unincorporated community in Colorado
| Population | 1,839 |
| Coordinates | 40.3494300, -105.0777600 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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