There are
957 mi
from Thornton, CO to Machesney Park, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 16 hours 51 mins to go from Thornton, Colorado to Machesney Park, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Thornton, CO to Machesney Park, IL) is 845.63 mi.
957 mi = 1,539.83 kms