How far is Cortez, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Cortez and Thornton is 261.43 miles (420.74 km).
Flight distance from Cortez, CO to Thornton, CO is 261.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 48 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Cortez to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Cortez, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 400.42 miles (644.41 km) by car.
Driving from Cortez to Thornton will take approximately 07 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Cortez
Town in and county seat of Montezuma County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 8734 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°20'56"N 108°35'9"W |
| Latitude | 37.3488800 |
| Longitude | -108.5859300 |
| Altitude | 1887 |
| 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 Cortez and Thornton
The distance between Cortez and Thornton is 644 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 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 Cortez and Thornton. The current time is 17:22:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 53.49 liters (14.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cortez and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cortez to Thornton is $51.43 (diesel $66.93).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $51.43 | $56.96 | $61.12 | $66.93 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cortez and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
