How far is Rock Island, WA from Orondo, WA?
The driving distance from Rock Island, WA to Orondo, WA is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Island and Orondo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Island and Orondo.
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Start on Saunders Avenue
22 m · 4 sec · Saunders Avenue
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Turn right onto North Garden Avenue
590 ft · 27 sec · North Garden Avenue
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Turn left onto Rock Island Drive
1899 ft · 1 min · Rock Island Drive
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight
1101 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
32 m · 1 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
7.1 mi · 13 min · Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn slight right
1580 ft · 36 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Orondo Loop Road
27 m · 4 sec · Orondo Loop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orondo Loop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Island and Orondo.
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
Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
8.87 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Rock Island and Partly Sunny near Orondo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Island to Orondo?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 12.4 miles from Rock Island and 12.4 miles from Orondo.
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 7:14 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 Chance Light Rain around Rock Island and Partly Sunny near Orondo.
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 Rock Island and Orondo. Straight-line distance: 17.61 mi (28.34 km).
#1 Rock Island
City in Douglas County, Washington
| Population | 1,310 |
| Coordinates | 47.3770700, -120.1439500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orondo
Orondo is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.6259600, -120.2253500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orondo (-120.22535, 47.62596)
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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