How far is Cedaredge, CO from Paonia, CO?
The driving distance from Cedaredge, CO to Paonia, CO is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedaredge and Paonia.
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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
10.8 mi · 17 min · South Grand Mesa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
16.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn slight left
7.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Samuel Wade Road
3141 ft · 1 min · Samuel Wade Road
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Continue on 3rd Street
2416 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · Orchard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedaredge and Paonia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
16.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
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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 Sunny near Paonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedaredge to Paonia?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 18.5 miles from Cedaredge and 14.2 miles from Paonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedaredge and Sunny near Paonia.
Stop Ideas Near Orchard City
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 Orchard City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedaredge and Paonia. Straight-line distance: 18.13 mi (29.18 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 Paonia
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 38.8683200, -107.5920000 |
| Altitude | 1732 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchard Avenue (-107.591957, 38.868319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
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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