How far is La Junta, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Junta and Thornton is 151.06 miles (243.1 km).
Flight distance from La Junta, CO to Thornton, CO is 151.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from La Junta to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Junta, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 189.07 miles (304.27 km) by car.
Driving from La Junta to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 17 minutes.
#1 La Junta
City in Colorado
| Population | 6854 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'6"N 103°32'38"W |
| Latitude | 37.9850100 |
| Longitude | -103.5438300 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| 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 La Junta and Thornton
The distance between La Junta and Thornton is 304 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 22 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 La Junta and Thornton. The current time is 03:16:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.25 liters (6.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Junta and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Junta to Thornton is $24.28 (diesel $31.6).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $24.28 | $26.89 | $28.86 | $31.6 |
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 May 06, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Junta and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
