How far is it from Thornton, CO, to Federal Heights, CO, ?

The distance between Thornton, CO, and Federal Heights, CO, is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Thornton, CO, to Federal Heights, CO, ?

The drive from Thornton, CO, to Federal Heights, CO, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Thornton, CO, to Federal Heights, CO, ?

The fastest route from Thornton, CO, to Federal Heights, CO, covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Federal Heights, CO from Thornton, CO?

Federal Heights, CO lies roughly to the south-west of Thornton, CO.

Are there charging stations between Thornton, CO and Federal Heights, CO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Thornton, CO to Federal Heights, CO, including Five Points Parking Lot (350 kW); Ideal Market Capitol Hill (350 kW); In-N-Out Denver-- 4597 N. Central park blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 360.

Thornton, CO Federal Heights, CO

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Thornton, CO to Federal Heights, CO takes about 20 min via I 25. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto Monroe Place 87 yd
2 Turn left onto East 123rd Avenue 85 yd
3 Turn right onto Monroe Drive 80 yd
4 Enter roundabout right onto East 124th Avenue 82 yd
5 Exit roundabout right onto East 124th Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Steele Street 1 mi
7 Turn right onto East 120th Avenue 2 mi
8 Turn left 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left onto North Valley Highway 3 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Keep slightly right 70 yd
12 Turn straight onto Thornton Parkway 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto West 92nd Avenue 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Holiday Mall 75 yd
15 Turn left onto Holiday Circle 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Holiday Glen 92 yd
17 Arrive left onto Holiday Glen

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The return trip from Federal Heights, CO to Thornton, CO covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

360 chargers

Five Points Parking LotCCS, CHAdeMO · 2800 Welton St., Denver, CO, 80205350 kW
Ideal Market Capitol HillCCS, CHAdeMO · 900 E 11th Ave, Denver, CO, 80218350 kW
In-N-Out Denver-- 4597 N. Central park blvdCCS, CHAdeMO · 4597 Central Park Blvd, Denver, CO, 80238350 kW
Kroger King Soopers 114 (Commerce City, CO)CCS · 15051 E 104th Ave, Commerce City, CO, 80022350 kW
Kroger King Soopers 129 (Erie, CO)CCS · 1891 State Hwy 7, Erie, CO, 80516350 kW

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Federal Heights, CO → Fairmount, CO15 mi · 25 min Federal Heights, CO → Lakeside, CO9 mi · 20 min Federal Heights, CO → Superior, CO12 mi · 25 min Federal Heights, CO → Lafayette, CO14 mi · 25 min Federal Heights, CO → Idaho Springs, CO37 mi · 55 min Federal Heights, CO → Westminster, CO5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Thornton, CO, {fromState} to Federal Heights, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Thornton, CO, {fromState} and Federal Heights, CO, {toState} is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton, CO, {fromState} to Federal Heights, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Thornton, CO, {fromState} to Federal Heights, CO, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Thornton, CO, {fromState} to Federal Heights, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Thornton, CO, {fromState} to Federal Heights, CO, {toState} covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Federal Heights, CO from Thornton, CO?: Federal Heights, CO lies roughly to the south-west of Thornton, CO.
Are there charging stations between Thornton, CO and Federal Heights, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Thornton, CO to Federal Heights, CO, including Five Points Parking Lot (350 kW); Ideal Market Capitol Hill (350 kW); In-N-Out Denver-- 4597 N. Central park blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 360.

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