How far is Stratmoor, CO from Thornton, CO?
The driving distance from Stratmoor, CO to Thornton, CO is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 01h 33m.
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 most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stratmoor and Thornton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratmoor and Thornton.
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Start on Maxwell Street
906 ft · 29 sec · Maxwell Street
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Turn left
3102 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Venetucci Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Venetucci Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1621 ft · 35 sec · Lake Avenue
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Continue on South Circle Drive
138 m · 15 sec · South Circle Drive
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Turn left onto I 25 North: Denver
1931 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Ronald Reagan 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 Stratmoor 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.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
70.1 mi · 01h 18m
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 Stratmoor and Sunny near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stratmoor to Thornton?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Stratmoor and 43.8 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stratmoor and Sunny near Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratmoor and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 76.29 mi (122.78 km).
#1 Stratmoor
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado
| Population | 6,900 |
| Coordinates | 38.7738800, -104.7797000 |
| Altitude | 1764 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.50 | $28.99 |
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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