How far is Thornton, CO from Cedaredge, CO?
The driving distance from Thornton, CO to Cedaredge, CO is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Cedaredge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Cedaredge.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
207.8 mi · 3 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: De Beque
1686 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Roan Creek Road
539 ft · 10 sec · Roan Creek Road
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Continue on De Beque Cutoff Road
11.1 mi · 27 min · De Beque Cutoff Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
40.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto Northwest Aspen Avenue
719 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Aspen Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 3rd Street
31 m · 4 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Cedaredge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left
208 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Thornton and Sunny near Cedaredge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Cedaredge?
The road trip is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km) and usually takes 05h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Thornton and 135.2 miles from Cedaredge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.24 one way or $70.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Thornton and Sunny near Cedaredge.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Cedaredge. Straight-line distance: 171.31 mi (275.7 km).
#1 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedaredge
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 38.9016500, -107.9264500 |
| Altitude | 1899 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedaredge (-107.92645, 38.90165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $35.24 | $70.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $38.92 | $77.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $41.85 | $83.69 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $45.14 | $90.29 |
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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