How far is Granby, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Granby and Thornton is 53.4 miles (85.93 km).
Flight distance from Granby, CO to Thornton, CO is 53.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Granby to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Granby, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 93.04 miles (149.74 km) by car.
Driving from Granby to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Granby
Statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2174 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°5'10"N 105°56'22"W |
| Latitude | 40.0861000 |
| Longitude | -105.9394600 |
| Altitude | 2428 |
| 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 Granby and Thornton
The distance between Granby and Thornton is 150 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 39 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 Granby and Thornton. The current time is 02:23:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.43 liters (3.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Granby and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Granby to Thornton is $11.95 (diesel $15.55).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $11.95 | $13.23 | $14.2 | $15.55 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Granby 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
Driving distance from Fraser, CO to Granby 15.08 miles (24 km)
Driving distance from Winter Park, CO to Granby 20.27 miles (33 km)
Driving distance from Grand Lake, CO to Granby 16.25 miles (26 km)
