How far is Timnath, CO from Thornton, CO?
The driving distance from Timnath, CO to Thornton, CO is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Timnath and Thornton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timnath and Thornton.
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Start on 3rd Avenue
634 ft · 36 sec · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1255 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue
92 m · 18 sec · Deer Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Timnath Parkway
783 ft · 26 sec · Timnath Parkway
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Turn right onto East Harmony Road
3161 ft · 1 min · East Harmony Road
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Turn left onto I 25 South
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
7 mi · 8 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Thornton Parkway
1181 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Thornton Parkway East
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Thornton Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn right onto Dorothy Boulevard
1077 ft · 51 sec · Dorothy Boulevard
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Timnath and Thornton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Timnath and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Timnath to Thornton?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Timnath and 23.9 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Timnath and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Mead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Timnath and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 45.68 mi (73.52 km).
#1 Timnath
Human settlement in Larimer County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,193 |
| Coordinates | 40.5291500, -104.9852500 |
| Altitude | 1483 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.971859, 39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
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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