How far is Rocky Ford, CO from Ormega, CO?
The driving distance from Rocky Ford, CO to Ormega, CO is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Otero County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Ford and Ormega.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Ford and Ormega.
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Start on South Main Street
527 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
10.1 mi · 17 min · Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Avenue
851 ft · 19 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
712 ft · 12 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Potter Drive
611 ft · 10 sec · Potter Drive
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Continue on US Highway 350
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 350
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 350
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Ford and Ormega.
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.
Elm Avenue
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
10.1 mi · 00h 17m
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 Rocky Ford and Sunny near Ormega.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Ford to Ormega?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Swink is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Rocky Ford and 6.3 miles from Ormega.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Ford and Sunny near Ormega.
Stop Ideas Near Swink
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 Swink.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Ford and Ormega. Straight-line distance: 9.66 mi (15.54 km).
#1 Rocky Ford
City in Colorado
| Population | 3,806 |
| Coordinates | 38.0525100, -103.7202300 |
| Altitude | 1274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ormega
Ormega is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9608400, -103.5863300 |
| Altitude | 1285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ormega (-103.58633, 37.96084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $1.63 | $3.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
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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