How far is Thornton, CO from Parker, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Thornton and Parker is 26.61 miles (42.83 km).
Flight distance from Thornton, CO to Parker, CO is 26.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Thornton, Colorado to Parker, Colorado is: 34.55 miles (55.6 km) by car.
Driving from Thornton to Parker will take approximately 00 hours 44 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Parker
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado. It is located in the Denver metropolitan area. Parker is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Parker Arts Center and the Parker Historical Museum.
| Population | 58673 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°31'7"N 104°45'41"W |
| Latitude | 39.5186000 |
| Longitude | -104.7613600 |
| Altitude | 1789 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Parker: South Pikes Peak Drive (-104.761393,39.518605)
Estimated Travel Time Between Thornton and Parker
The distance between Thornton and Parker is 56 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 37 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 Parker. The current time is 06:10:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.61 liters (1.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Parker.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Parker is $4.44 (diesel $5.77).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $4.44 | $4.91 | $5.27 | $5.77 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thornton and Parker (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
