How far is Orondo, WA from Rock Island, WA?
The driving distance from Orondo, WA to Rock Island, WA is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orondo and Rock Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orondo and Rock Island.
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Start on Orondo Loop Road
27 m · 11 sec · Orondo Loop Road
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Turn sharp left onto Sunset Highway
1075 ft · 28 sec · Sunset Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
9 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Highway
15 m · 2 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
6.8 mi · 12 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 28
8.4 mi · 12 min · State Route 28
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Turn left onto Rock Island Drive
1376 ft · 49 sec · Rock Island Drive
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Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
918 ft · 31 sec · Delaware Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saunders Avenue
601 ft · 17 sec · Saunders Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saunders Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orondo and Rock Island.
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.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Orondo and Chance Light Rain near Rock Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orondo to Rock Island?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
East Wenatchee Bench is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Orondo and 12.4 miles from Rock Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orondo and Chance Light Rain near Rock Island.
Stop Ideas Near East Wenatchee Bench
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 East Wenatchee Bench.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orondo and Rock Island. Straight-line distance: 17.61 mi (28.34 km).
#1 Orondo
Orondo is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.6259600, -120.2253500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Island
City in Douglas County, Washington
| Population | 1,310 |
| Coordinates | 47.3770700, -120.1439500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saunders Avenue (-120.14395, 47.376967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.23 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
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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