How far is Rifle, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rifle and Thornton is 151.2 miles (243.33 km).
Flight distance from Rifle, CO to Thornton, CO is 151.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Rifle to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rifle, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 190.7 miles (306.89 km) by car.
Driving from Rifle to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 11 minutes.
#1 Rifle
City in Colorado
| Population | 9775 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°32'5"N 107°46'59"W |
| Latitude | 39.5347000 |
| Longitude | -107.7831200 |
| Altitude | 1630 |
| 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 Rifle and Thornton
The distance between Rifle and Thornton is 307 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 24 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 Rifle and Thornton. The current time is 18:16:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.47 liters (6.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rifle and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rifle to Thornton is $24.49 (diesel $31.88).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $24.49 | $27.12 | $29.11 | $31.88 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rifle and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
