How far is Thornton, CO from Acres Green, CO?
The driving distance from Thornton, CO to Acres Green, CO is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Acres Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Acres Green.
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Start on the route
23 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Dorothy Boulevard
1165 ft · 59 sec · Dorothy Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Thornton Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn left onto I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1973 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
22.9 mi · 29 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road
1132 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto West County Line Road
881 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East County Line Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road
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Turn left onto Acres Green Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Acres Green Drive
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Continue on Acres Green Drive
138 m · 20 sec · Acres Green Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Acres Green Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Acres Green.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Valley Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
22.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Thornton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Acres Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Acres Green?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Thornton and 14 miles from Acres Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Thornton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Acres Green.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Acres Green. Straight-line distance: 21.89 mi (35.23 km).
#1 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acres Green
Census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 3,007 |
| Coordinates | 39.5566600, -104.8960900 |
| Altitude | 1778 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acres Green (-104.89609, 39.55666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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