How far is Mountain Village, CO from Pandora, CO?
The driving distance from Mountain Village, CO to Pandora, CO is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Village and Pandora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Village and Pandora.
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Start on Gold Hill Court
109 m · 17 sec · Gold Hill Court
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hang Glider Drive
825 ft · 38 sec · Hang Glider Drive
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Turn right onto Benchmark Drive
1604 ft · 1 min · Benchmark Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Village Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Mountain Village Boulevard
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Turn sharp right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Colorado Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Colorado Avenue
26 m · 5 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
1.2 mi · 5 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Continue on East Highway 145 Spur
1.4 km · 2 min · East Highway 145 Spur
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Highway 145 Spur
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Village and Pandora.
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.
West Colorado Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
2.9 mi · 00h 06m
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 Cloudy leaving Mountain Village and Partly Cloudy near Pandora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Village to Pandora?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Telluride is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Mountain Village and 4.3 miles from Pandora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mountain Village and Partly Cloudy near Pandora.
Stop Ideas Near Telluride
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 Telluride.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Village and Pandora. Straight-line distance: 3.86 mi (6.22 km).
#1 Mountain Village
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 37.9313800, -107.8564500 |
| Altitude | 2926 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pandora
Pandora is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9333300, -107.7856200 |
| Altitude | 2729 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pandora (-107.78562, 37.93333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
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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