How far is Kittredge, CO from Thornton, CO?
The driving distance from Kittredge, CO to Thornton, CO is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittredge and Thornton.
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Start on Burnham Drive
36 m · 11 sec · Burnham Drive
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Turn left onto Center Drive
1080 ft · 47 sec · Center Drive
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Continue on Columbine Trail
150 m · 26 sec · Columbine Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myers Gulch Road
159 m · 14 sec · Myers Gulch Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bear Creek Road
1115 ft · 31 sec · Bear Creek Road
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Turn left onto Kerr Gulch Road
4.8 mi · 12 min · Kerr Gulch Road
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Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Evergreen Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1098 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Thornton Parkway
2280 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Thornton Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn right 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 Kittredge and Thornton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 70 East
Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East
17.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Kittredge and Sunny near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kittredge to Thornton?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Applewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Kittredge and 17.1 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kittredge and Sunny near Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Applewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Applewood.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kittredge and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 22.81 mi (36.71 km).
#1 Kittredge
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 1,304 |
| Coordinates | 39.6547100, -105.2997100 |
| Altitude | 2105 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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