How far is Vail, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Vail and Thornton is 76.13 miles (122.52 km).
Flight distance from Vail, CO to Thornton, CO is 76.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Vail to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Vail, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 103.94 miles (167.28 km) by car.
Driving from Vail to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Vail
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5489 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°38'25"N 106°22'27"W |
| Latitude | 39.6402600 |
| Longitude | -106.3742000 |
| Altitude | 2496 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Thornton: (-104.971859,39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Vail and Thornton
The distance between Vail and Thornton is 167 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 51 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 Vail and Thornton. The current time is 08:40:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.88 liters (3.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Vail and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Vail to Thornton is $13.35 (diesel $17.37).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $13.35 | $14.78 | $15.87 | $17.37 |
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 Vail and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
