How far is Thornton, CO from Greeley, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Thornton and Greeley is 40.8 miles (65.66 km).

Flight distance from Thornton, CO to Greeley, CO is 40.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Thornton, Colorado to Greeley, Colorado is: 54.15 miles (87.15 km) by car.

Driving from Thornton to Greeley will take approximately 00 hours 59 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 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado. It is located on the South Platte River in northeastern Colorado. Greeley is known for its many agricultural companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Greeley Stampede and the Greeley Museum.

Population 108958
GPS Coordinates 40°25'24"N 104°42'33"W
Latitude 40.4233100
Longitude -104.7091300
Altitude 1425
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Thornton and Greeley

The distance between Thornton and Greeley is 87 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 58 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 Greeley. The current time is 21:25:35.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.23 liters (1.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Greeley.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Greeley is $6.96 (diesel $9.05).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $6.96 $7.7 $8.27 $9.05

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thornton and Greeley (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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