How far is Pagosa Springs, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pagosa Springs and Thornton is 210.59 miles (338.92 km).
Flight distance from Pagosa Springs, CO to Thornton, CO is 210.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Pagosa Springs to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pagosa Springs, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 284.06 miles (457.16 km) by car.
Driving from Pagosa Springs to Thornton will take approximately 05 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Pagosa Springs
Town of the United States
| Population | 2132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°16'10"N 107°0'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.2694500 |
| Longitude | -107.0097600 |
| Altitude | 2172 |
| 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 Pagosa Springs and Thornton
The distance between Pagosa Springs and Thornton is 457 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 04 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 Pagosa Springs and Thornton. The current time is 23:40:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.94 liters (10.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pagosa Springs and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pagosa Springs to Thornton is $36.49 (diesel $47.48).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $36.49 | $40.41 | $43.36 | $47.48 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pagosa 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.
