How far is Thornton, CO from Woodmoor, CO?

The driving distance from Thornton, CO to Woodmoor, CO is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.22 mi
01h 15m
Flight
53.38 mi
85.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.38 mi
Kilometers
85.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.22 mi
Kilometers
100.13 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodmoor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM MDT
Return by in Thornton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thornton
2026-04-19T04:50
Arrive Woodmoor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thornton
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Castle Pines
CO

City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

From Thornton
31.1 mi
00h 37m
To Woodmoor
31.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Woodmoor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Woodmoor.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dorothy Boulevard

    1165 ft · 59 sec · Dorothy Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Thornton Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Thornton Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1973 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 105: Second Street

    2944 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    745 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Woodmoor Drive

    112 m · 12 sec · Woodmoor Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lake Woodmoor Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Woodmoor Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto White Fawn Drive

    552 ft · 24 sec · White Fawn Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Fawn Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Woodmoor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
58.9 mi · 95%
Thornton Parkway
0.98 mi · 2%
Lake Woodmoor Drive
0.86 mi · 1%
CO 105
0.56 mi · 1%
I 25 South
0.37 mi · 1%
Dorothy Boulevard
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

57.7 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Pines
00h 37m from Thornton
Leave By
4:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Thornton and Sunny near Woodmoor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Woodmoor?

The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 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?

Castle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Thornton and 31.1 miles from Woodmoor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thornton and Sunny near Woodmoor.

Stop Ideas Near Castle Pines

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Castle Pines and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Greenwood Village City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Greenwood Village City Hall

Greenwood Village , CO
6060 S Quebec St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Rating 3.3/5 16 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Pines.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

43 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

70 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Woodmoor. Straight-line distance: 53.38 mi (85.91 km).

Thornton

#1 Thornton

The seventh most populous city in Colorado.

Population148,113
Coordinates39.8680400, -104.9719200
Altitude1631
CountryUnited States
Woodmoor

#2 Woodmoor

Census designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

Population8,741
Coordinates39.1013800, -104.8474800
Altitude2208
CountryUnited States
Start: Thornton (-104.97192, 39.86804)
End: Woodmoor (-104.84748, 39.10138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.31 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.27
4.4 gal · 16.62 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.14 $16.27
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.98 $17.97
Premium $4.39 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $4.74 $10.42 $20.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Thornton and Woodmoor. The current time is 04:50:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.