How far is Thornton, CO from Centennial, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Thornton and Centennial is 20.59 miles (33.13 km).

Flight distance from Thornton, CO to Centennial, CO is 20.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Thornton, Colorado to Centennial, Colorado is: 25.41 miles (40.89 km) by car.

Driving from Thornton to Centennial will take approximately 00 hours 32 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It is located in the Denver metropolitan area. Centennial is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Centennial Center for the Arts and the Centennial Museum.

Population 110156
GPS Coordinates 39°34'45"N 104°52'37"W
Latitude 39.5791600
Longitude -104.8769200
Altitude 1777
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Thornton and Centennial

The distance between Thornton and Centennial is 41 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 27 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 Thornton and Centennial. The current time is 22:33:58.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.39 liters (0.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Centennial.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Centennial is $3.26 (diesel $4.25).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $3.26 $3.61 $3.88 $4.25

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 April 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thornton and Centennial (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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