How far is Thornton, CO from Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO?
The driving distance from Thornton, CO to Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Aristocrat Ranchettes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Aristocrat Ranchettes.
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Start on the route
23 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Dorothy Boulevard
1165 ft · 55 sec · Dorothy Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thornton Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 104th Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · East 104th Avenue
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Turn left onto CanAm Highway
15.9 mi · 22 min · CanAm Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 16
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 16
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Turn left onto County Road 31
2915 ft · 1 min · County Road 31
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Turn right onto Mary Avenue
2981 ft · 2 min · Mary Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Street
85 m · 12 sec · Henry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Aristocrat Ranchettes.
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.
CanAm Highway
Turn left onto CanAm Highway
15.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Thornton and Sunny near Aristocrat Ranchettes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Aristocrat Ranchettes?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Thornton and 12.6 miles from Aristocrat Ranchettes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thornton and Sunny near Aristocrat Ranchettes.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Broomfield City Council
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Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Aristocrat Ranchettes. Straight-line distance: 20.01 mi (32.21 km).
#1 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aristocrat Ranchettes
Census-designated place in Weld County, Colorado
| Population | 1,344 |
| Coordinates | 40.1091500, -104.7624700 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aristocrat Ranchettes (-104.76247, 40.10915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
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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