How far is Dacono, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Dacono and Thornton is 15.07 miles (24.25 km).

Flight distance from Dacono, CO to Thornton, CO is 15.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Dacono, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 19.03 miles (30.63 km) by car.

Driving from Dacono to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 23 minutes.

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#1 Dacono

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population 6572
GPS Coordinates 40°5'5"N 104°56'22"W
Latitude 40.0847100
Longitude -104.9394200
Altitude 1533
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Dacono and Thornton

The distance between Dacono and Thornton is 31 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 20 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 Dacono and Thornton. The current time is 04:06:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.54 liters (0.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dacono and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dacono to Thornton is $2.44 (diesel $3.18).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $2.44 $2.71 $2.91 $3.18

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dacono and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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