How far is Holyoke, CO from Thornton, CO?
The driving distance from Holyoke, CO to Thornton, CO is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holyoke and Thornton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holyoke and Thornton.
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Start on West Emerson Street
13 m · 7 sec · West Emerson Street
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Turn left onto South Interocean Avenue
115 m · 14 sec · South Interocean Avenue
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Turn left onto Denver Street
1 mi · 2 min · Denver Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
7.8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Dee Street
2341 ft · 39 sec · Dee Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
10.8 mi · 13 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Railway Street
990 ft · 17 sec · Railway Street
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Continue on East Weston Street
3070 ft · 52 sec · East Weston Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
18.1 mi · 27 min · US Highway 6
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Turn left onto I 76 West
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
113.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 88th Avenue
1390 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto East 88th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 88th Avenue
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Turn right onto Colorado Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn left onto Thornton Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn left onto Dorothy Boulevard
1077 ft · 51 sec · Dorothy Boulevard
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holyoke and Thornton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 76 West
Merge slight left
114 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Holyoke and Sunny near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holyoke to Thornton?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Holyoke and 83.2 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holyoke and Sunny near Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Brush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brush.
Fort Morgan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holyoke and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 149.26 mi (240.21 km).
#1 Holyoke
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,239 |
| Coordinates | 40.5844400, -102.3024100 |
| Altitude | 1139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.971859, 39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $23.97 | $47.95 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.78 | $51.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $27.81 | $55.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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