How far is Fort Collins, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fort Collins and Thornton is 49.91 miles (80.32 km).

Flight distance from Fort Collins, CO to Thornton, CO is 49.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fort Collins, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 55.5 miles (89.32 km) by car.

Driving from Fort Collins to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 55 minutes.

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#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Fort Collins is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Colorado State University and the Fort Collins Museum of Art.

Population 168234
GPS Coordinates 40°35'7"N 105°5'4"W
Latitude 40.5852600
Longitude -105.0844200
Altitude 1525
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 Fort Collins and Thornton

The distance between Fort Collins and Thornton is 89 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 59 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 Fort Collins and Thornton. The current time is 19:51:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.41 liters (1.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Collins and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Collins to Thornton is $7.13 (diesel $9.28).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $7.13 $7.89 $8.47 $9.28

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 Fort Collins and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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