How far is Telluride, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Telluride and Thornton is 202.75 miles (326.3 km).
Flight distance from Telluride, CO to Thornton, CO is 202.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Telluride to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Telluride, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 337.63 miles (543.36 km) by car.
Driving from Telluride to Thornton will take approximately 06 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Telluride
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2416 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°56'15"N 107°48'44"W |
| Latitude | 37.9374900 |
| Longitude | -107.8122900 |
| Altitude | 2680 |
| 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 Telluride and Thornton
The distance between Telluride and Thornton is 543 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 02 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 Telluride and Thornton. The current time is 05:51:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.1 liters (11.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Telluride and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Telluride to Thornton is $43.37 (diesel $56.44).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $43.37 | $48.03 | $51.54 | $56.44 |
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 02, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Telluride and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
