How far is Thornton, CO from Kremmling, CO?
The driving distance from Thornton, CO to Kremmling, CO is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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 02h 24m.
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.
Human settlement in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Kremmling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Kremmling.
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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
63.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CO 9 North: Silverthorne, Dillon
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 9 North: Silverthorne
90 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue River Parkway
5.3 mi · 9 min · Blue River Parkway
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Continue straight
31.9 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Kremmling.
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
63.1 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Thornton and Chance Snow Showers near Kremmling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Kremmling?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Silver Plume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Thornton and 55.6 miles from Kremmling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 1:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $28.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Thornton and Chance Snow Showers near Kremmling.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Plume
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 Silver Plume.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Kremmling. Straight-line distance: 76.19 mi (122.61 km).
#1 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kremmling
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,523 |
| Coordinates | 40.0588700, -106.3889200 |
| Altitude | 2229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kremmling (-106.38892, 40.05887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.50 | $28.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.21 | $34.43 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
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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