Lincoln to Thornton by train
Thornton lies 711 km (442 mi) west of Lincoln, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 37 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 868 km (539 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lincoln | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 294,757 | 133,451 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | Rock Island Depot | Original Thornton/88th station, Thornton Crossroads/104th station, Eastlake/124th station |
| Postal codes | 68501–68588 | 80241 |
Clocks in Thornton are 1 h behind Lincoln right now, so a 9 h 37 min journey lands only 8 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Thornton from Lincoln?
711 km (442 mi) in a straight line, west of Lincoln; by road roughly 868 km (539 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lincoln to Thornton by train?
About 9 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lincoln and Thornton?
Thornton is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.