Distance from Brighton, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado

Brighton Thornton
Total Distance
14.1 mi
(22.7 km)
Travel Time
24 minutes

The driving distance from Brighton, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is 14.1 mi (22.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 7.1 mi (11.4 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 24 minutes

We found 3 routes between Brighton and Thornton.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
US-85 S and CO-44 W
14 mi
22.6 km
24 minutes
US-85 S
14.1 mi
22.7 km
24 minutes
US-85 S and I-76 W
15 mi
24.2 km
24 minutes

Route Directions

Get on US-85 S from CO-7 W
0.6 mi
2 min
7.5 mi
9 min
Continue on CO-44 W to your destination in Thornton
6 mi
11 min

Route Directions

Get on US-85 S from CO-7 W
0.6 mi
2 min
Continue on US-85 S to E 88th Ave. Take exit 10 from I-76 W
10.1 mi
13 min
Follow E 88th Ave, Colorado Blvd and Thornton Pkwy to your destination in Thornton
4.4 mi
8 min

Route Directions

Get on US-85 S from CO-7 W
0.6 mi
2 min
7.5 mi
9 min
Continue on CO-44 W to your destination in Thornton
5.9 mi
11 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Brighton, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado covers 14 miles (23 km) in a southwest direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 24 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (14-15 miles / 23-24 km). The primary route shown here saves 11 seconds compared to alternatives.

Journey Waypoints

Brighton

Starting Point

Todd Creek, Colorado

16 mi to destination

1 mi
Hazeltine Heights, Colorado

8 mi to destination

2 mi
Northglenn, Colorado

4 mi to destination

1 mi
Thornton

Destination

Destination
Thornton
Thornton
Address
Thornton · Colorado · US
Coordinates
39.868041, -104.971924
Timezone
America/Denver
Local Time
7:57 PM - Monday, May 5
Origin
Brighton
Brighton
Address
Brighton · Colorado · US
Coordinates
39.985262, -104.820528
Timezone
America/Denver
Local Time
7:57 PM - Monday, May 5
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