How far is Monte Vista, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Monte Vista and Thornton is 170.38 miles (274.19 km).
Flight distance from Monte Vista, CO to Thornton, CO is 170.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Monte Vista to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Monte Vista, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 224.28 miles (360.94 km) by car.
Driving from Monte Vista to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Monte Vista
Home rule municipality in Colorado
| Population | 4067 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°34'45"N 106°8'53"W |
| Latitude | 37.5791700 |
| Longitude | -106.1480800 |
| Altitude | 2336 |
| 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 Monte Vista and Thornton
The distance between Monte Vista and Thornton is 361 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 00 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 Monte Vista and Thornton. The current time is 16:12:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.96 liters (7.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Monte Vista and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Monte Vista to Thornton is $28.81 (diesel $37.49).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $28.81 | $31.9 | $34.24 | $37.49 |
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 02, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Monte Vista and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
