How far is Loveland, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Loveland and Thornton is 37 miles (59.55 km).
Flight distance from Loveland, CO to Thornton, CO is 37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Loveland, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 42.29 miles (68.07 km) by car.
Driving from Loveland to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the Rocky Mountains in northern Colorado. Loveland is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Loveland Museum and the Loveland Ski Area.
| Population | 83517 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°23'52"N 105°4'30"W |
| Latitude | 40.3977600 |
| Longitude | -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| 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 Loveland and Thornton
The distance between Loveland and Thornton is 68 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 45 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 Loveland and Thornton. The current time is 16:05:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.65 liters (1.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Loveland and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Loveland to Thornton is $5.43 (diesel $7.07).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $5.43 | $6.02 | $6.46 | $7.07 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Loveland and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
