Distance from Lafayette, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado

Lafayette Thornton
Total Distance
17.7 mi
(28.5 km)
Travel Time
24 minutes

The driving distance from Lafayette, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is 17.7 mi (28.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 6.6 mi (10.7 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 24 minutes

This route includes Toll roads along the way.

We found 3 routes between Lafayette and Thornton.

Available Routes

Shortest
Huron St
15.2 mi
24.5 km
29 minutes
W 120th Ave
15.2 mi
24.5 km
29 minutes
Fastest Tolls
Northwest Pkwy and I-25 S
17.7 mi
28.5 km
24 minutes

Route Directions

Get on Northwest Pkwy in Broomfield from S Public Rd and US-287 S
3.4 mi
8 min
Follow Northwest Pkwy and I-25 S to Thornton Pkwy in Thornton. Take exit 220 from I-25 S
13.1 mi
12 min
Continue on Thornton Pkwy to your destination
1.2 mi
3 min

Route Directions

Continue to S Public Rd
0 mi
0 min
Take S 120th St, Sheridan Blvd, W 120th Ave and I-25 S to your destination in Thornton
15.2 mi
29 min
0 mi
0 min

Route Directions

Continue to S Public Rd
0 mi
0 min
Take S 120th St, W 144th Ave, Huron St and I-25 S to your destination in Thornton
15.1 mi
28 min
0 mi
0 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Lafayette, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado covers 15.2 miles (24 km) in a southeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 29 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (15-18 miles / 24-28 km). The primary route shown here saves 30 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During midday weekday travel, expect lighter midday traffic with average speeds around 31 mph (50 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Lafayette

Starting Point

Louisville, Colorado

15 mi to destination

2 mi
Broomfield, Colorado

Traveled 4 mi from origin

2 mi
Northglenn, Colorado

8 mi to destination

2 mi
Thornton

Destination