How far is Cheraw, CO from Ormega, CO?

The driving distance from Cheraw, CO to Ormega, CO is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
13.12 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.91 mi
17.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.91 mi
Kilometers
17.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.12 mi
Kilometers
21.11 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ormega
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM MDT
Return by in Cheraw
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheraw
2026-04-19T07:06
Arrive Ormega
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
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 Cheraw
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
La Junta
CO

City in Colorado

From Cheraw
6.6 mi
00h 10m
To Ormega
6.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheraw and Ormega.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheraw and Ormega.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    35 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    104 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Potter Drive

    611 ft · 10 sec · Potter Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 350

    2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 350

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 350

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheraw and Ormega.

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
9.37 mi · 71%
US Highway 350
2.01 mi · 15%
East 5th Street
1.54 mi · 12%
Potter Drive
0.12 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Grand Avenue

Continue straight

8.52 mi · 00h 12m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Junta
00h 10m from Cheraw
Leave By
7:50 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cheraw and Sunny near Ormega.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheraw to Ormega?

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

La Junta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Cheraw and 6.6 miles from Ormega.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cheraw and Sunny near Ormega.

Stop Ideas Near La Junta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Junta, 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 La Junta.

RAIL

La Junta

1 West First St.
RAIL

Lamar station

82 mi away
Main & Beach Streets
BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

100 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheraw and Ormega. Straight-line distance: 10.91 mi (17.56 km).

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#1 Cheraw

Human settlement in Otero County, Colorado, United States of America

Population245
Coordinates38.1069500, -103.5102200
Altitude1259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ormega

Ormega is a place in Colorado, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9608400, -103.5863300
Altitude1285
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheraw (-103.51022, 38.10695)
End: Ormega (-103.58633, 37.96084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.40
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.70 $3.40
Mid-grade $4.08 $1.88 $3.76
Premium $4.39 $2.02 $4.04
Diesel $4.74 $2.18 $4.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheraw and Ormega. The current time is 07:06:28.

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.