How far is Limon, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Limon and Thornton is 79.93 miles (128.63 km).
Flight distance from Limon, CO to Thornton, CO is 79.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Limon to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Limon, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 91.65 miles (147.49 km) by car.
Driving from Limon to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Limon
City in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1945 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°15'50"N 103°41'32"W |
| Latitude | 39.2638800 |
| Longitude | -103.6921700 |
| Altitude | 1639 |
| 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 Limon and Thornton
The distance between Limon and Thornton is 147 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 38 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 Limon and Thornton. The current time is 03:19:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.24 liters (3.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Limon and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Limon to Thornton is $11.77 (diesel $15.32).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $11.77 | $13.04 | $13.99 | $15.32 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Limon and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
