How far is Salida, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salida and Thornton is 107.28 miles (172.66 km).
Flight distance from Salida, CO to Thornton, CO is 107.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Salida to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salida, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 149.36 miles (240.38 km) by car.
Driving from Salida to Thornton will take approximately 02 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Salida
City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5690 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°32'5"N 105°59'56"W |
| Latitude | 38.5347200 |
| Longitude | -105.9989000 |
| Altitude | 2159 |
| 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 Salida and Thornton
The distance between Salida and Thornton is 240 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 40 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 Salida and Thornton. The current time is 14:01:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.95 liters (5.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salida and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salida to Thornton is $19.18 (diesel $24.97).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $19.18 | $21.25 | $22.8 | $24.97 |
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 May 01, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salida and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
