How far is Thornton, CO from Westminster, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Thornton and Westminster is 4.09 miles (6.58 km).

Flight distance from Thornton, CO to Westminster, CO is 4.09 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Thornton, Colorado to Westminster, Colorado is: 5.86 miles (9.43 km) by car.

Driving from Thornton to Westminster will take approximately 00 hours 15 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 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado. It is located in the Denver metropolitan area. Westminster is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Westminster City Park and the Westminster Historical Museum.

Population 115046
GPS Coordinates 39°50'12"N 105°2'14"W
Latitude 39.8366500
Longitude -105.0372000
Altitude 1641
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Thornton and Westminster

The distance between Thornton and Westminster is 9 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 06 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 Westminster. The current time is 13:32:47.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.78 liters (0.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Westminster.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Westminster is $0.75 (diesel $0.98).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $0.75 $0.83 $0.89 $0.98

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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