Origin
Thornton, CO
Late night in Thornton on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thornton, CO to Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thornton, CO
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Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
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Trip Overview
Thornton to Aristocrat Ranchettes is 25 miles and takes about 42 minutes via CanAm Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Colorado, moving you from the Mountain West region to another part of the same region. The drive primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward and quick connection. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it's a practical option for a quick commute or a simple relocation within the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CanAm Highway | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| East 104th Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| County Road 16 | 2 mi | 4m |
| Thornton Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Colorado Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mary Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| County Road 31 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dorothy Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CanAm Highway
— 15.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton, CO and Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO.
1
Start on this road
76 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Dorothy Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dorothy Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn right onto Thornton Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Thornton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Colorado Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CO 44
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East 104th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto US 85
16 mi
·
21 min
·
CanAm Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto County Road 16
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 16
8
Turn left onto County Road 31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 31
9
Turn right onto Mary Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mary Avenue
10
Turn right onto Henry Street
277 ft
·
12 sec
·
Henry Street
11
Arrive at destination
Henry Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dorothy Boulevard
Turn left onto Dorothy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Thornton Parkway
At end of road, turn right onto Thornton Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Colorado Boulevard
Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CO 44 / East 104th Avenue
Turn right onto CO 44 / East 104th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 85 / CanAm Highway
Turn left onto US 85 / CanAm Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.53 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
Late night in Aristocrat Ranchettes on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 7% on the highway. You'll spend most of your time on local roads like East 104th Avenue and County Road 16. The longest stretch on a single road is 15.9 miles on the CanAm Highway. Expect to encounter more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you transition from any highway segments to these surface roads.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on CanAm Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dorothy Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dorothy Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Thornton Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Colorado Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on CanAm Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dorothy Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Thornton Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Colorado Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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