How far is Thornton, CO from Carriage Club, CO?
The driving distance from Thornton, CO to Carriage Club, CO is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Carriage Club.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Carriage Club.
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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
24.9 mi · 31 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
1966 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Lincoln Avenue, South Park Meadows Boulevard, North Park Meadows Drive
19 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Park Meadows Drive North
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Lone Tree Parkway
1669 ft · 50 sec · Lone Tree Parkway
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Turn left onto Armadillo Drive
605 ft · 27 sec · Armadillo Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armadillo Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Carriage Club.
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
24.9 mi · 00h 31m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thornton and Sunny near Carriage Club.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Carriage Club?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Thornton and 14.9 miles from Carriage Club.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 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 $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Thornton and Sunny near Carriage Club.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Carriage Club. Straight-line distance: 23.49 mi (37.8 km).
#1 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carriage Club
Town
| Population | 1,090 |
| Coordinates | 39.5324900, -104.9010900 |
| Altitude | 1833 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carriage Club (-104.90109, 39.53249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
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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