How far is Center, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Center and Thornton is 158.42 miles (254.96 km).
Flight distance from Center, CO to Thornton, CO is 158.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Center to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Center, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 215.06 miles (346.1 km) by car.
Driving from Center to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Center
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 2385 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°45'11"N 106°6'31"W |
| Latitude | 37.7530600 |
| Longitude | -106.1086400 |
| Altitude | 2330 |
| 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 Center and Thornton
The distance between Center and Thornton is 346 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 50 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 Center and Thornton. The current time is 02:20:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.73 liters (7.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Center and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Center to Thornton is $27.62 (diesel $35.95).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $27.62 | $30.59 | $32.83 | $35.95 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Center and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
