How far is Sterling, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Thornton is 106.75 miles (171.79 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, CO to Thornton, CO is 106.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Sterling to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 120.34 miles (193.66 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Sterling
City in Colorado
| Population | 14078 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°37'32"N 103°12'28"W |
| Latitude | 40.6255400 |
| Longitude | -103.2077100 |
| Altitude | 1200 |
| 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 Sterling and Thornton
The distance between Sterling and Thornton is 194 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 09 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 Sterling and Thornton. The current time is 05:27:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.07 liters (4.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Thornton is $15.46 (diesel $20.11).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $15.46 | $17.12 | $18.37 | $20.11 |
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 Sterling and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
