How far is East Wenatchee, WA from Orondo, WA?
The driving distance from East Wenatchee, WA to Orondo, WA is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Wenatchee and Orondo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Wenatchee and Orondo.
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Start on 9th Street Northeast
132 m · 16 sec · 9th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Highway
6.7 mi · 12 min · Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn slight right
1580 ft · 36 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Orondo Loop Road
27 m · 4 sec · Orondo Loop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orondo Loop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Wenatchee and Orondo.
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.
Sunset Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
8.87 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Wenatchee and Partly Sunny near Orondo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Wenatchee to Orondo?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
West Wenatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from East Wenatchee and 8 miles from Orondo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Wenatchee and Partly Sunny near Orondo.
Stop Ideas Near West Wenatchee
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 West Wenatchee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Wenatchee and Orondo. Straight-line distance: 14.87 mi (23.93 km).
#1 East Wenatchee
City in Douglas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 14,012 |
| Coordinates | 47.4156800, -120.2931300 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orondo
Orondo is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.6259600, -120.2253500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orondo (-120.22535, 47.62596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
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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