How far is Hotchkiss, CO from Cedaredge, CO?

The driving distance from Hotchkiss, CO to Cedaredge, CO is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
27.73 mi
00h 40m
Flight
13.18 mi
21.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.18 mi
Kilometers
21.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.73 mi
Kilometers
44.62 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedaredge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM MDT
Return by in Hotchkiss
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hotchkiss
2026-04-23T02:46
Arrive Cedaredge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hotchkiss
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 Hotchkiss
13.9 mi
00h 20m
To Cedaredge
13.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    86 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    16.5 mi · 22 min · East Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1016 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    10.8 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    714 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest 3rd Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Bridge Street
16.7 mi · 60%
West Main Street
0.14 mi
Northwest 3rd Street
0.07 mi
2nd Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

East Bridge Street

Turn right onto East Bridge Street

16.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orchard City
00h 20m from Hotchkiss
Leave By
7:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hotchkiss and Sunny near Cedaredge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 13.9 miles from Hotchkiss and 13.9 miles from Cedaredge.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 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 7:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hotchkiss and Sunny near Cedaredge.

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 Hotchkiss and Cedaredge. Straight-line distance: 13.18 mi (21.21 km).

Hotchkiss

#1 Hotchkiss

Statutory town in Colorado

Population928
Coordinates38.7997100, -107.7195000
Altitude1625
CountryUnited States
Cedaredge

#2 Cedaredge

City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,313
Coordinates38.9016500, -107.9264500
Altitude1899
CountryUnited States
Start: Hotchkiss (-107.7195, 38.79971)
End: Cedaredge (-107.92645, 38.90165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.25
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.62 $7.25
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.39 $4.30 $8.61
Diesel $4.74 $4.64 $9.28

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 Hotchkiss and Cedaredge. The current time is 02:46:24.

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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.