How far is Thornton, CO from Loveland, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Thornton and Loveland is 37 miles (59.55 km).

Flight distance from Thornton, CO to Loveland, CO is 37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Thornton, Colorado to Loveland, Colorado is: 42.33 miles (68.12 km) by car.

Driving from Thornton to Loveland will take approximately 00 hours 46 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 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the Rocky Mountains in northern Colorado. Loveland is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Loveland Museum and the Loveland Ski Area.

Population 83517
GPS Coordinates 40°23'52"N 105°4'30"W
Latitude 40.3977600
Longitude -105.0749800
Altitude 1519
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Thornton and Loveland

The distance between Thornton and Loveland is 68 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 45 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 Loveland. The current time is 00:08:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.65 liters (1.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Loveland.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Loveland is $5.44 (diesel $7.08).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $5.44 $6.02 $6.46 $7.08

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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