How far is Thornton, CO from Lochbuie, CO?
The driving distance from Thornton, CO to Lochbuie, CO is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Lochbuie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Lochbuie.
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Start on the route
23 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Dorothy Boulevard
1165 ft · 55 sec · Dorothy Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thornton Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn right onto Colorado Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 88th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East 88th Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 East: Brush
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
12.4 mi · 12 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lochbuie
1795 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
1028 ft · 21 sec · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-76 Frontage Road
4 m · 1 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto I-76 Frontage Road
537 ft · 17 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto County Road 37
2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 37
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Lochbuie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Heartland Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
12.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Thornton and Sunny near Lochbuie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Lochbuie?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Todd Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Thornton and 9.9 miles from Lochbuie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.59 one way or $5.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thornton and Sunny near Lochbuie.
Stop Ideas Near Todd Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Todd Creek.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Lochbuie. Straight-line distance: 16.62 mi (26.74 km).
#1 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lochbuie
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
| Population | 7,885 |
| Coordinates | 40.0072100, -104.7160800 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lochbuie (-104.71608, 40.00721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
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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