How far is it from Thornton, CO, to Denver International Airport (DEN), ?

The distance between Thornton, CO, and Denver International Airport (DEN), is 23 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Thornton, CO, to Denver International Airport (DEN), ?

The drive from Thornton, CO, to Denver International Airport (DEN), takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Thornton, CO, to Denver International Airport (DEN), ?

The fastest route from Thornton, CO, to Denver International Airport (DEN), covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Denver International Airport (DEN) from Thornton, CO?

Denver International Airport (DEN) lies roughly to the east of Thornton, CO.

Are there charging stations between Thornton, CO and Denver International Airport (DEN)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Thornton, CO to Denver International Airport (DEN), including Bristol Village (350 kW); Costco Denver (Denver, CO) (350 kW); Evergreen 56th and Tower (Denver, CO) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 229.

Thornton, CO Denver International Airport (DEN)

Distance: 23 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Thornton, CO to Denver International Airport (DEN) takes about 35 min via E470. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 23 mi

1 Depart onto Monroe Place 87 yd
2 Turn right onto East 123rd Avenue 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Harrison Place 1 mi
4 Turn left onto East 122nd Avenue 65 yd
5 Turn right onto Colorado Boulevard 1 mi
6 Turn left onto East 120th Avenue 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto East 120th Parkway 3 mi
8 Continue straight onto East 120th Avenue 1 mi
9 Turn left onto CanAm Highway 1 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right 151 yd
13 Keep slightly right 1 mi

14 Merge slightly left onto E-470 10 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Keep slightly left 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right 1 mi
18 Keep slightly left 1 mi
19 Merge slightly left onto Peña Boulevard 4 mi
20 Keep slightly left onto Terminal West 1 mi
21 Keep slightly right onto Terminal West Departures 1 mi
22 Arrive onto Terminal West Departures

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The return trip from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Thornton, CO covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Charging points along the way

229 chargers

Bristol VillageCCS, CHAdeMO · 700 S Buckley Rd, Aurora, CO, 80017350 kW
Costco Denver (Denver, CO)CCS · 4717 Airport Way, Denver, CO, 80239350 kW
Evergreen 56th and Tower (Denver, CO)CCS · 18552 E 57th Ave, Denver, CO, 80249350 kW
In-N-Out Denver-- 4597 N. Central park blvdCCS, CHAdeMO · 4597 Central Park Blvd, Denver, CO, 80238350 kW
King Soopers Aurora #52CCS, CHAdeMO · 15109 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO, 80011350 kW

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Denver International Airport (DEN) → Brighton, CO17 mi · 25 min Denver International Airport (DEN) → Aetna Estates, CO18 mi · 25 min Denver International Airport (DEN) → Mountain View, CO27 mi · 40 min Denver International Airport (DEN) → Commerce City, CO13 mi · 25 min Denver International Airport (DEN) → Aurora, CO20 mi · 25 min Denver International Airport (DEN) → Northglenn, CO23 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Thornton, CO, {fromState} to Denver International Airport (DEN), {toState}?: The distance between Thornton, CO, {fromState} and Denver International Airport (DEN), {toState} is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton, CO, {fromState} to Denver International Airport (DEN), {toState}?: The drive from Thornton, CO, {fromState} to Denver International Airport (DEN), {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Thornton, CO, {fromState} to Denver International Airport (DEN), {toState}?: The fastest route from Thornton, CO, {fromState} to Denver International Airport (DEN), {toState} covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Denver International Airport (DEN) from Thornton, CO?: Denver International Airport (DEN) lies roughly to the east of Thornton, CO.
Are there charging stations between Thornton, CO and Denver International Airport (DEN)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Thornton, CO to Denver International Airport (DEN), including Bristol Village (350 kW); Costco Denver (Denver, CO) (350 kW); Evergreen 56th and Tower (Denver, CO) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 229.

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