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Distance from Potlatch Junction to Thornton

Driving Distance
37.6 mi 60.4 km
Flying Distance
25.3 mi 40.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Potlatch Junction, Idaho to Thornton, Washington is 37.6 mi (60.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 25.3 mi (40.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 48 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 43 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Potlatch Junction
State/Province Idaho
Country US
Latitude 46.929338
Longitude -116.933498
GPS 46.929338° N, 116.933498° W
Local Time 6:38 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:


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Place Thornton
State/Province Washington
Country US
Latitude 47.120726
Longitude -117.389633
GPS 47.120726° N, 117.389633° W
Local Time 6:38 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Potlatch Junction, Idaho to Thornton, Washington covers 37.6 mi (60.4 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 48 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (37.1-42.1 miles / 60-68 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 43 mph (69 km/h).

Available Routes

US-195 N
37.6 mi 48 minutes
Shortest
WA-27 N
42.1 mi 50 minutes
WA-272 W and US-195 N
37.1 mi 48 minutes
Fastest

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.