How far is Norwood, CO from Pandora, CO?
The driving distance from Norwood, CO to Pandora, CO is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and Pandora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Pandora.
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Start on Grand Avenue
16.9 mi · 27 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Colorado Avenue
32 m · 2 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 Norwood and Pandora.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Grand Avenue
Start on Grand Avenue
16.9 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Norwood 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 Norwood to Pandora?
The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sawpit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Norwood and 17.3 miles from Pandora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwood and Partly Cloudy near Pandora.
Stop Ideas Near Sawpit
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 Sawpit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Pandora. Straight-line distance: 30.76 mi (49.5 km).
#1 Norwood
Statutory Town in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 598 |
| Coordinates | 38.1305500, -108.2923000 |
| Altitude | 2137 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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