How far is Carbondale, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carbondale and Thornton is 123.42 miles (198.62 km).
Flight distance from Carbondale, CO to Thornton, CO is 123.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Carbondale to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carbondale, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 176.91 miles (284.71 km) by car.
Driving from Carbondale to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Carbondale
Town of the United States
| Population | 6729 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°24'8"N 107°12'40"W |
| Latitude | 39.4022100 |
| Longitude | -107.2111600 |
| Altitude | 1881 |
| 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 Carbondale and Thornton
The distance between Carbondale and Thornton is 285 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 09 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 Carbondale and Thornton. The current time is 09:09:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.63 liters (6.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carbondale and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carbondale to Thornton is $22.72 (diesel $29.57).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $22.72 | $25.16 | $27.01 | $29.57 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carbondale and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
