How far is Thornton, CO from Commerce City, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Thornton and Commerce City is 4.59 miles (7.39 km).
Flight distance from Thornton, CO to Commerce City, CO is 4.59 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Thornton, Colorado to Commerce City, Colorado is: 7.67 miles (12.35 km) by car.
Driving from Thornton to Commerce City will take approximately 00 hours 16 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Commerce City
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado. It is located on the South Platte River in the Denver metropolitan area. Commerce City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo and the Museum of Commerce City.
| Population | 60336 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°48'30"N 104°56'2"W |
| Latitude | 39.8083200 |
| Longitude | -104.9338700 |
| Altitude | 1572 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Commerce City: (-104.933706,39.808312)
Estimated Travel Time Between Thornton and Commerce City
The distance between Thornton and Commerce City is 12 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 08 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 Commerce City. The current time is 04:17:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.02 liters (0.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Commerce City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Commerce City is $0.99 (diesel $1.28).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $0.99 | $1.09 | $1.17 | $1.28 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thornton and Commerce City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
