How far is Orondo, WA from Waterville, WA?
The driving distance from Orondo, WA to Waterville, WA is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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.
City in Chelan County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orondo and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orondo and Waterville.
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Start on Orondo Loop Road
27 m · 4 sec · Orondo Loop Road
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Turn right onto Sunset Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Elm Street
1773 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn straight onto South Central Avenue
551 ft · 16 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Beech Street
665 ft · 35 sec · West Beech Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Chelan Avenue
1446 ft · 29 sec · South Chelan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chelan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orondo and Waterville.
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.
Sunset Highway
Turn right onto Sunset Highway
8.67 mi · 00h 14m
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 Slight Chance Light Rain near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orondo to Waterville?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Entiat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Orondo and 4.8 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orondo and Slight Chance Light Rain near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Entiat
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orondo and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 7.33 mi (11.79 km).
#1 Orondo
Orondo is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.6259600, -120.2253500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterville
Town in Douglas County, Washington
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 47.6470800, -120.0711800 |
| Altitude | 800 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Chelan Avenue (-120.071425, 47.64708)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
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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