There are
999 mi
from Thornton, CO to Fort Atkinson, WI
That's the driving distance. It would take 17 hours 43 mins to go from Thornton, Colorado to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
The flight distance (direct flight from Thornton, CO to Fort Atkinson, WI) is 861.08 mi.
999 mi = 1,607.80 kms