How far is Windsor, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Windsor and Thornton is 42.27 miles (68.03 km).
Flight distance from Windsor, CO to Thornton, CO is 42.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Windsor, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 48.75 miles (78.46 km) by car.
Driving from Windsor to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Windsor
Municipality in Colorado
| Population | 27659 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°28'39"N 104°54'5"W |
| Latitude | 40.4774800 |
| Longitude | -104.9013600 |
| Altitude | 1462 |
| 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 Windsor and Thornton
The distance between Windsor and Thornton is 78 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 52 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 Windsor and Thornton. The current time is 15:27:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.51 liters (1.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Windsor and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Windsor to Thornton is $6.26 (diesel $8.15).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $6.26 | $6.93 | $7.44 | $8.15 |
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 Windsor and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
