How far is Orondo, WA from East Wenatchee, WA?

The driving distance from Orondo, WA to East Wenatchee, WA is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 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 PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.99 mi
00h 22m
Flight
14.87 mi
23.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.87 mi
Kilometers
23.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.99 mi
Kilometers
25.74 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Wenatchee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM PDT
Return by in Orondo
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orondo
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive East Wenatchee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orondo
10:00 PM PDT
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
West Wenatchee
WA

City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

From Orondo
8 mi
00h 11m
To East Wenatchee
8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orondo and East Wenatchee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orondo and East Wenatchee.

  1. 1

    Start on Orondo Loop Road

    27 m · 11 sec · Orondo Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Sunset Highway

    1075 ft · 28 sec · Sunset Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Highway

    15 m · 2 sec · Sunset Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    131 m · 11 sec · 9th Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orondo and East Wenatchee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
6.9 mi · 43%
9th Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Orondo Loop Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

8.98 mi · 00h 12m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wenatchee
00h 11m from Orondo
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Orondo and Chance Light Rain near East Wenatchee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orondo to East Wenatchee?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 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?

West Wenatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Orondo and 8 miles from East Wenatchee.

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 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orondo and Chance Light Rain near East Wenatchee.

Stop Ideas Near West Wenatchee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Wenatchee, 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 West Wenatchee.

RAIL

Columbia Station

4 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
RAIL

Leavenworth

28 mi away
11645 North Rd
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

29 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

44 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orondo and East Wenatchee. Straight-line distance: 14.87 mi (23.93 km).

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#1 Orondo

Orondo is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.6259600, -120.2253500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
East Wenatchee

#2 East Wenatchee

City in Douglas County, Washington, United States

Population14,012
Coordinates47.4156800, -120.2931300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Orondo Loop Road (-120.225267, 47.625959)
End: 9th Street Northeast (-120.293188, 47.415771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $5.77 $3.29 $6.58
Diesel $5.47 $3.12 $6.23

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 Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Orondo and East Wenatchee. The current time is 06:08:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.