How far is Manitou Springs, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Manitou Springs and Thornton is 69.73 miles (112.22 km).
Flight distance from Manitou Springs, CO to Thornton, CO is 69.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Manitou Springs to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Manitou Springs, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 83.56 miles (134.48 km) by car.
Driving from Manitou Springs to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Manitou Springs
City in Colorado
| Population | 5461 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°51'35"N 104°55'2"W |
| Latitude | 38.8597100 |
| Longitude | -104.9172000 |
| Altitude | 1938 |
| 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 Manitou Springs and Thornton
The distance between Manitou Springs and Thornton is 134 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 29 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 Manitou Springs and Thornton. The current time is 02:14:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.16 liters (2.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Manitou Springs and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Manitou Springs to Thornton is $10.73 (diesel $13.97).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $10.73 | $11.89 | $12.76 | $13.97 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Manitou Springs and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
