How far is Thornton, CO from Redlands, CO?
The driving distance from Thornton, CO to Redlands, CO is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Redlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Redlands.
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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
242.2 mi · 4 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 24 Road, Redlands Parkway
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward 24 Road
95 m · 5 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
104 m · 6 sec · 24 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 24 Road
37 m · 2 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
2452 ft · 45 sec · 24 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 24 Road
32 m · 2 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
1 mi · 2 min · 24 Road
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Continue on Redlands Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Redlands Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway
3 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto Broadway
117 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right
107 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Redlands Court
8 m · 5 sec · Redlands Court
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Turn left onto 22 1/2 Road
49 m · 12 sec · 22 1/2 Road
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Turn left onto Broadway
99 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Redlands.
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
242 mi · 04h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Thornton and Mostly Sunny near Redlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Redlands?
The road trip is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Thornton and 128.4 miles from Redlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.14 one way or $78.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Thornton and Mostly Sunny near Redlands.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Redlands. Straight-line distance: 202.85 mi (326.46 km).
#1 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redlands
Situated in Mesa County at an elevation of 4,656 feet, this community lies directly west of Grand Junction across the Gunnison River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0788700, -108.6356500 |
| Altitude | 1419 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redlands (-108.63565, 39.07887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $4.33 | $39.14 | $78.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $42.71 | $85.41 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $45.82 | $91.64 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $58.98 | $117.96 |
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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