How far is Ridgway, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ridgway and Thornton is 190.98 miles (307.35 km).
Flight distance from Ridgway, CO to Thornton, CO is 190.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Ridgway to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ridgway, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 298.94 miles (481.09 km) by car.
Driving from Ridgway to Thornton will take approximately 05 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Ridgway
Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1039 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°9'10"N 107°45'42"W |
| Latitude | 38.1527700 |
| Longitude | -107.7617300 |
| Altitude | 2148 |
| 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 Ridgway and Thornton
The distance between Ridgway and Thornton is 481 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 20 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 Ridgway and Thornton. The current time is 08:23:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.93 liters (10.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ridgway and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ridgway to Thornton is $38.4 (diesel $49.97).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $38.4 | $42.52 | $45.63 | $49.97 |
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 Ridgway and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
