There are
1,160 mi
from Thornton, CO to Arroyo Grande, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 20 hours 49 mins to go from Thornton, Colorado to Arroyo Grande, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Thornton, CO to Arroyo Grande, CA) is 915.41 mi.
1,160 mi = 1.61 kms