How far is Littleton, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Littleton and Thornton is 17.76 miles (28.58 km).

Flight distance from Littleton, CO to Thornton, CO is 17.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Littleton, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 20.42 miles (32.87 km) by car.

Driving from Littleton to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Littleton

A city in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It is located on the South Platte River in the southeastern part of the state. Littleton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Littleton Museum and the Littleton Public Library.

Population 46000
GPS Coordinates 39°36'48"N 105°0'60"W
Latitude 39.6133200
Longitude -105.0166500
Altitude 1631
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 Littleton and Thornton

The distance between Littleton and Thornton is 33 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 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 Littleton and Thornton. The current time is 10:48:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.73 liters (0.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Littleton and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Littleton to Thornton is $2.62 (diesel $3.41).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $2.62 $2.91 $3.12 $3.41

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 15, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Littleton and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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