How far is Ormega, CO from Cheraw, CO?
The driving distance from Ormega, CO to Cheraw, CO is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ormega and Cheraw.
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Start on US Highway 350
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 350
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Continue on Potter Drive
611 ft · 10 sec · Potter Drive
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Continue on West 5th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Adams Avenue
659 ft · 14 sec · Adams Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
8.3 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
78 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
35 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ormega and Cheraw.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
8.35 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Ormega and Sunny near Cheraw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ormega to Cheraw?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 Ormega and 6.8 miles from Cheraw.
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 2.4 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 $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ormega and Sunny near Cheraw.
Stop Ideas Near La Junta
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 La Junta.
La Junta
Lamar station
Pueblo, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ormega and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 10.91 mi (17.56 km).
#1 Ormega
Ormega is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9608400, -103.5863300 |
| Altitude | 1285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheraw
Human settlement in Otero County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 245 |
| Coordinates | 38.1069500, -103.5102200 |
| Altitude | 1259 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-103.510368, 38.106951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
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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