How far is Rocky Ford, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rocky Ford and Thornton is 142.33 miles (229.05 km).
Flight distance from Rocky Ford, CO to Thornton, CO is 142.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Rocky Ford to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rocky Ford, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 177.99 miles (286.44 km) by car.
Driving from Rocky Ford to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Rocky Ford
City in Colorado
| Population | 3806 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°3'9"N 103°43'13"W |
| Latitude | 38.0525100 |
| Longitude | -103.7202300 |
| Altitude | 1274 |
| 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 Rocky Ford and Thornton
The distance between Rocky Ford and Thornton is 286 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 10 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 Rocky Ford and Thornton. The current time is 01:17:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.77 liters (6.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rocky Ford and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rocky Ford to Thornton is $22.86 (diesel $29.75).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $22.86 | $25.32 | $27.17 | $29.75 |
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 May 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rocky Ford and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
