How far is Strasburg, CO from Thornton, CO?
The driving distance from Strasburg, CO to Thornton, CO is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Strasburg and Thornton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strasburg and Thornton.
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Start on East Colfax Avenue
849 ft · 26 sec · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn left onto Wagner Street
1269 ft · 27 sec · Wagner Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.7 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North 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 Strasburg and Thornton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Strasburg and Chance Rain Showers near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Strasburg to Thornton?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Strasburg and 23 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Strasburg and Chance Rain Showers near Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Aurora Municipal Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strasburg and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 35.58 mi (57.26 km).
#1 Strasburg
Situated on the eastern plains of Colorado within Adams County, this community sits at an elevation of 5,381 feet along Interstate 70.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7383200, -104.3232900 |
| Altitude | 1640 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.33 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
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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