How far is Cedaredge, CO from Orchard City, CO?
The driving distance from Cedaredge, CO to Orchard City, CO is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedaredge and Orchard City.
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Start on Northwest 3rd Street
107 m · 21 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
615 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Mesa Drive
5.6 mi · 9 min · South Grand Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto 2100 Road
121 m · 22 sec · 2100 Road
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Turn left onto Fruitgrowers Road
12 m · 2 sec · Fruitgrowers Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fruitgrowers Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedaredge and Orchard City.
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.
South Grand Mesa Drive
Turn right onto South Grand Mesa Drive
5.6 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cedaredge and Mostly Sunny near Orchard City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedaredge to Orchard City?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Delta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Cedaredge and 3 miles from Orchard City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedaredge and Mostly Sunny near Orchard City.
Stop Ideas Near Delta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delta.
Grand Junction
Gunnison-Downtown, CO
Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO
Glenwood Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedaredge and Orchard City. Straight-line distance: 5.6 mi (9.02 km).
#1 Cedaredge
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 38.9016500, -107.9264500 |
| Altitude | 1899 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orchard City
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,242 |
| Coordinates | 38.8283200, -107.9709000 |
| Altitude | 1660 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitgrowers Road (-107.970905, 38.828234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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