How far is Palmer Lake, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palmer Lake and Thornton is 51.61 miles (83.07 km).
Flight distance from Palmer Lake, CO to Thornton, CO is 51.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palmer Lake, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 58.57 miles (94.26 km) by car.
Driving from Palmer Lake to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Palmer Lake
City in El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3037 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°7'20"N 104°55'2"W |
| Latitude | 39.1222100 |
| Longitude | -104.9172000 |
| Altitude | 2224 |
| 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 Palmer Lake and Thornton
The distance between Palmer Lake and Thornton is 94 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 02 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 Palmer Lake and Thornton. The current time is 05:18:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.82 liters (2.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palmer Lake and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palmer Lake to Thornton is $7.52 (diesel $9.79).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $7.52 | $8.33 | $8.94 | $9.79 |
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 Palmer Lake and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
