How far is Lakewood, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lakewood and Thornton is 12.69 miles (20.43 km).
Flight distance from Lakewood, CO to Thornton, CO is 12.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lakewood, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 16.86 miles (27.14 km) by car.
Driving from Lakewood to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the western part of the state. Lakewood is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Lakewood Cultural Center.
| Population | 157429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°42'17"N 105°4'53"W |
| Latitude | 39.7047100 |
| Longitude | -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| 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 Lakewood and Thornton
The distance between Lakewood and Thornton is 27 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 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 Lakewood and Thornton. The current time is 18:28:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.25 liters (0.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lakewood and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lakewood to Thornton is $2.17 (diesel $2.82).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $2.17 | $2.4 | $2.57 | $2.82 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lakewood 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 Broomfield, CO to Lakewood 22.81 miles (37 km)
Driving distance from Golden, CO to Lakewood 10.84 miles (17 km)
