How far is Leadville, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Leadville and Thornton is 82.26 miles (132.39 km).

Flight distance from Leadville, CO to Thornton, CO is 82.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Leadville to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Leadville, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 107.37 miles (172.79 km) by car.

Driving from Leadville to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Leadville

Statutory city and county seat of Lake County, Colorado, United States

Population 2773
GPS Coordinates 39°15'3"N 106°17'33"W
Latitude 39.2508200
Longitude -106.2925200
Altitude 3097
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 Leadville and Thornton

The distance between Leadville and Thornton is 173 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 55 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 Leadville and Thornton. The current time is 15:03:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.34 liters (3.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Leadville and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Leadville to Thornton is $13.79 (diesel $17.95).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $13.79 $15.27 $16.39 $17.95

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 October 05, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Leadville 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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