How far is Cedaredge, CO from Delta, CO?

The driving distance from Cedaredge, CO to Delta, CO is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.98 mi
00h 20m
Flight
13.42 mi
21.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.42 mi
Kilometers
21.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.98 mi
Kilometers
24.11 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM MDT
Return by in Cedaredge
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedaredge
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Delta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedaredge
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Orchard City
CO

City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America

From Cedaredge
7.5 mi
00h 10m
To Delta
7.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 35 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedaredge and Delta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedaredge and Delta.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 3rd Street

    107 m · 21 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    615 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Grand Mesa Drive

    10.8 mi · 17 min · South Grand Mesa Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1158 ft · 53 sec · Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    64 m · 11 sec · East 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    86 m · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedaredge and Delta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Grand Mesa Drive
11.7 mi · 78%
Grand Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Northwest 3rd Street
0.07 mi
East 3rd Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

South Grand Mesa Drive

Turn right onto South Grand Mesa Drive

10.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orchard City
00h 10m from Cedaredge
Leave By
7:50 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedaredge and Sunny near Delta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedaredge to Delta?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orchard City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Cedaredge and 7.5 miles from Delta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedaredge and Sunny near Delta.

Stop Ideas Near Orchard City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orchard City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orchard City.

RAIL

Grand Junction

58 mi away
339 South 1st Street
BUS

Gunnison-Downtown, CO

96 mi away
905 North Main Street
BUS

Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO

96 mi away
400 North Colorado Street \r\n
RAIL

Glenwood Springs

98 mi away
413 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedaredge and Delta. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.6 km).

Cedaredge

#1 Cedaredge

City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,313
Coordinates38.9016500, -107.9264500
Altitude1899
CountryUnited States
Delta

#2 Delta

City in Colorado

Population9,030
Coordinates38.7422100, -108.0689600
Altitude1511
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest 3rd Street (-107.926288, 38.901652)
End: (-108.068764, 38.742212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.16 $4.33
Premium $4.39 $2.33 $4.65
Diesel $4.74 $2.51 $5.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedaredge and Delta. The current time is 23:00:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.