How far is Palisade, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palisade and Thornton is 187.62 miles (301.94 km).
Flight distance from Palisade, CO to Thornton, CO is 187.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Palisade to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palisade, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 239.25 miles (385.03 km) by car.
Driving from Palisade to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Palisade
Town in Colorado
| Population | 2797 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°6'37"N 108°21'3"W |
| Latitude | 39.1102600 |
| Longitude | -108.3509200 |
| Altitude | 1441 |
| 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 Palisade and Thornton
The distance between Palisade and Thornton is 385 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 16 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 Palisade and Thornton. The current time is 21:33:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.96 liters (8.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palisade and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palisade to Thornton is $30.73 (diesel $39.99).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $30.73 | $34.03 | $36.52 | $39.99 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palisade and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
