How far is Steamboat Springs, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Steamboat Springs and Thornton is 107.03 miles (172.25 km).
Flight distance from Steamboat Springs, CO to Thornton, CO is 107.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Steamboat Springs to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Steamboat Springs, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 163 miles (262.33 km) by car.
Driving from Steamboat Springs to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Steamboat Springs
County seat city in Routt County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 13169 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'6"N 106°49'54"W |
| Latitude | 40.4849800 |
| Longitude | -106.8317200 |
| Altitude | 2052 |
| 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 Steamboat Springs and Thornton
The distance between Steamboat Springs and Thornton is 262 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 54 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 Steamboat Springs and Thornton. The current time is 19:44:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.77 liters (5.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Steamboat Springs and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Steamboat Springs to Thornton is $20.94 (diesel $27.25).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $20.94 | $23.19 | $24.88 | $27.25 |
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 08, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Steamboat Springs and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Steamboat Springs 163.86 miles (264 km)
Driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Steamboat Springs 222.74 miles (358 km)
Driving distance from Commerce City, CO to Steamboat Springs 163.39 miles (263 km)
Driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Steamboat Springs 192.13 miles (309 km)
