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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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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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.
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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
57.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 105: Second Street
2944 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
745 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Woodmoor Drive
112 m · 12 sec · Woodmoor Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Woodmoor Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Woodmoor Drive
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Turn left onto White Fawn Drive
552 ft · 24 sec · White Fawn Drive
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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.
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
57.7 mi · 01h 05m
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.
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.
City of Littleton
Aurora City Water Resources
Greenwood Village City Hall
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Pines.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Woodmoor. Straight-line distance: 53.38 mi (85.91 km).
#1 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodmoor
Census designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 8,741 |
| Coordinates | 39.1013800, -104.8474800 |
| Altitude | 2208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodmoor (-104.84748, 39.10138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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