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.

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#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
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#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

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 00:47:25.

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 December 10, 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

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Driving distance from Denver, CO to Lakewood 7.49 miles (12 km)

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