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Thornton → Provo

Thornton to Provo by train

Provo lies 570 km (354 mi) west of Thornton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 7 h 43 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 696 km (432 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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ThorntonProvo
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population133,451115,162
Elevation1,635 m (5,364 ft)1,394 m (4,573 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Denver)UTC-6 (America/Denver)
Stations on recordOriginal Thornton/88th station, Thornton Crossroads/104th station, Eastlake/124th stationProvo, Provo Central
Postal codes8024184601–84606

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Common questions

How far is Provo from Thornton?

570 km (354 mi) in a straight line, west of Thornton; by road roughly 696 km (432 mi).

How long does it take to get from Thornton to Provo by train?

About 7 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Thornton and Provo?

No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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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.