How far is Thornton, CO from Perry Park, CO?
The driving distance from Thornton, CO to Perry Park, CO is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 01h 15m.
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.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Perry Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Perry Park.
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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
45.8 mi · 53 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Larkspur
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Spruce Mountain Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Spruce Mountain Road
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Turn right onto East Perry Park Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Perry Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South Perry Park Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Perry Park Road
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Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
2.1 mi · 5 min · Red Rock Drive
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Continue on Perry Park Boulevard
1342 ft · 44 sec · Perry Park Boulevard
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Turn left onto Osage Road
55 m · 8 sec · Osage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Osage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Perry Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Valley Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
45.8 mi · 00h 53m
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 Sunny near Perry Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Perry Park?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Lone Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Thornton and 28.3 miles from Perry Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Thornton and Sunny near Perry Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Tree
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Aurora City Water Resources
Aurora Municipal Center
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lone Tree.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Perry Park. Straight-line distance: 42.26 mi (68.01 km).
#1 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Perry Park
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado
| Population | 1,646 |
| Coordinates | 39.2566600, -104.9924800 |
| Altitude | 1971 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry Park (-104.99248, 39.25666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
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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