How far is Thornton, CO from Eaton, CO?
The driving distance from Thornton, CO to Eaton, CO is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Municipality in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Eaton.
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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
1755 ft · 44 sec · Thornton Parkway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 104th Avenue
2512 ft · 57 sec · East 104th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North
1401 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harmony Road
1394 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto East Harmony Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on County Road 74
3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 74
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Continue on East Harmony Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
3128 ft · 2 min · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on East Harmony Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on County Road 74
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 74
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 74
45 m · 3 sec · County Road 74
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 74
1 mi · 1 min · County Road 74
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Road
29 m · 2 sec · Collins Street
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Exit the rotary onto Collins Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Collins Street
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Turn left onto Oak Avenue
2105 ft · 57 sec · Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Eaton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Thornton and Mostly Sunny near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Eaton?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Thornton and 30.8 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Thornton and Mostly Sunny near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near Johnstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 47.78 mi (76.89 km).
#1 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eaton
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.5302600, -104.7113500 |
| Altitude | 1475 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-104.71135, 40.53026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
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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