How far is Fountain, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fountain and Thornton is 83.21 miles (133.91 km).

Flight distance from Fountain, CO to Thornton, CO is 83.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Fountain to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fountain, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 94.06 miles (151.38 km) by car.

Driving from Fountain to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Fountain

City in Colorado, United States

Population 31017
GPS Coordinates 38°40'56"N 104°42'3"W
Latitude 38.6822200
Longitude -104.7008100
Altitude 1690
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 Fountain and Thornton

The distance between Fountain and Thornton is 151 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 40 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 Fountain and Thornton. The current time is 22:04:34.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 08 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.56 liters (3.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fountain and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fountain to Thornton is $12.08 (diesel $15.72).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $12.08 $13.38 $14.36 $15.72

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 October 04, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fountain 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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