How far is Elizabeth, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elizabeth and Thornton is 40.36 miles (64.96 km).
Flight distance from Elizabeth, CO to Thornton, CO is 40.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elizabeth, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 52.52 miles (84.53 km) by car.
Driving from Elizabeth to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Elizabeth
Town in Elbert County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1867 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°21'37"N 104°35'49"W |
| Latitude | 39.3602700 |
| Longitude | -104.5969100 |
| Altitude | 1974 |
| 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 Elizabeth and Thornton
The distance between Elizabeth and Thornton is 85 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 56 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 Elizabeth and Thornton. The current time is 14:29:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.02 liters (1.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elizabeth and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elizabeth to Thornton is $6.75 (diesel $8.78).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $6.75 | $7.47 | $8.02 | $8.78 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elizabeth and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
