How far is Roxborough Park, CO from Thornton, CO?
The driving distance from Roxborough Park, CO to Thornton, CO is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roxborough Park and Thornton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxborough Park and Thornton.
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Start on the route
2577 ft · 3 min
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Turn left
68 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Raphael Lane
1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dante Drive
103 m · 15 sec · Dante Drive
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Continue on Dante Drive
665 ft · 29 sec · Dante Drive
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Turn left onto Waterton Road
2303 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road
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Continue on South Platte Canyon Road
638 ft · 22 sec · South Platte Canyon Road
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Turn slight right
146 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CO 470 East
2102 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward CO 470 EXPR
33 m · 1 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Fe Drive, Lucent Boulevard
41 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North: Santa Fe Drive North, Arapahoe Community College
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
9.9 mi · 13 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
10 mi · 14 min · South Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Thornton Parkway
2280 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Thornton Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn right onto Dorothy Boulevard
1077 ft · 51 sec · Dorothy Boulevard
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roxborough Park and Thornton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
10 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roxborough Park and Sunny near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roxborough Park to Thornton?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Roxborough Park and 23.9 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roxborough Park and Sunny near Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Englewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Englewood.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roxborough Park and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 27.89 mi (44.89 km).
#1 Roxborough Park
Census designated place
| Population | 9,099 |
| Coordinates | 39.4738800, -105.0852600 |
| Altitude | 1753 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.971859, 39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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