How far is Minturn, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Minturn and Thornton is 79.93 miles (128.64 km).
Flight distance from Minturn, CO to Thornton, CO is 79.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Minturn to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Minturn, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 110.43 miles (177.72 km) by car.
Driving from Minturn to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Minturn
Town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1147 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°35'11"N 106°25'51"W |
| Latitude | 39.5863700 |
| Longitude | -106.4308600 |
| Altitude | 2396 |
| 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 Minturn and Thornton
The distance between Minturn and Thornton is 178 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 58 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 Minturn and Thornton. The current time is 20:55:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.75 liters (3.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Minturn and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Minturn to Thornton is $14.18 (diesel $18.46).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $14.18 | $15.71 | $16.86 | $18.46 |
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 May 07, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Minturn and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
