How far is Lamar, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lamar and Thornton is 176.3 miles (283.73 km).

Flight distance from Lamar, CO to Thornton, CO is 176.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Lamar to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lamar, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 209.31 miles (336.85 km) by car.

Driving from Lamar to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Lamar

City in Colorado

Population 7641
GPS Coordinates 38°5'14"N 102°37'15"W
Latitude 38.0872300
Longitude -102.6207500
Altitude 1103
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 Lamar and Thornton

The distance between Lamar and Thornton is 337 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 44 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 Lamar and Thornton. The current time is 22:47:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.96 liters (7.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lamar and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lamar to Thornton is $26.88 (diesel $34.99).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $26.88 $29.77 $31.95 $34.99

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lamar 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 Arvada, CO to Lamar 211.34 miles (340 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, CO to Lamar 196.3 miles (316 km)

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Driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Lamar 162.52 miles (262 km)

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Driving distance from Denver, CO to Lamar 207.96 miles (335 km)

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Driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Lamar 214.43 miles (345 km)

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Driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Lamar 122.25 miles (197 km)

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Driving distance from Westminster, CO to Lamar 209.3 miles (337 km)

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Driving distance from Boulder, CO to Lamar 234.32 miles (377 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Lamar 261.91 miles (422 km)

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