How far is Fruitvale, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fruitvale and Thornton is 195.67 miles (314.9 km).
Flight distance from Fruitvale, CO to Thornton, CO is 195.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Fruitvale to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fruitvale, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 247.37 miles (398.1 km) by car.
Driving from Fruitvale to Thornton will take approximately 04 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Fruitvale
Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado
| Population | 7675 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°4'54"N 108°29'48"W |
| Latitude | 39.0816500 |
| Longitude | -108.4967600 |
| Altitude | 1423 |
| 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 Fruitvale and Thornton
The distance between Fruitvale and Thornton is 398 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 25 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 Fruitvale and Thornton. The current time is 17:35:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.04 liters (8.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fruitvale and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fruitvale to Thornton is $31.77 (diesel $41.35).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $31.77 | $35.19 | $37.76 | $41.35 |
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 Fruitvale and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
