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Distance from Ardmore to Thornton

Driving Distance
39.4 mi 63.5 km
Flying Distance
30.2 mi 48.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ardmore, Alabama to Thornton, Alabama is 39.4 mi (63.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 30.2 mi (48.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 48 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 41 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Ardmore
Place Ardmore
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 34.984072
Longitude -86.839603
GPS 34.984072° N, 86.839603° W
Local Time 3:51 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Thornton
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 34.770921
Longitude -87.303353
GPS 34.770921° N, 87.303353° W
Local Time 3:51 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ardmore, Alabama to Thornton, Alabama covers 39.4 mi (63.5 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 48 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (38.7-41.0 miles / 62-66 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 41 mph (66 km/h).

Available Routes

I-65 S
39.4 mi 48 minutes
Shortest
I-65 S and US-72 W/US Hwy 72 E
41 mi 48 minutes
Fastest
US-72 W
38.7 mi 55 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.