Origin
Thornton, CO
Morning in Thornton on Thursday
Local time
9:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thornton, CO to Littleton, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Littleton, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Thornton, CO to Littleton, CO covers 20.6 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dorothy Boulevard, Thornton Parkway, I 25 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 20.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dorothy Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Thornton, CO to Littleton, CO is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thornton, CO to Littleton, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Boulevard | — | — |
| Thornton Parkway | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| North Valley Highway | — | — |
| US 85 | — | — |
| West Bowles Avenue | — | — |
| West Alamo Avenue | — | — |
| South Prince Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dorothy Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton, CO and Littleton, CO.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Dorothy Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Dorothy Boulevard
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Thornton Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Thornton Parkway
4
Turn left onto I 25 South: Colorado Springs
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 25 South: Colorado Springs
5
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Valley Highway
6
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
North Valley Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 85: Santa Fe Drive
8
Turn left onto West Bowles Avenue
299 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Bowles Avenue
9
Continue on West Alamo Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Alamo Avenue
10
Turn left onto South Prince Street
203 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Prince Street
11
Turn left
154 ft
·
13 sec
12
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.21 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Littleton, CO
Morning in Littleton on Thursday
Local time
9:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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
30m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Thornton, CO to Littleton, CO covers 20.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dorothy Boulevard, Thornton Parkway, I 25 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Thornton, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Thornton, CO to Littleton, CO is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thornton, CO to Littleton, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Thornton, CO to Littleton, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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