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Distance from Orchard Mesa to Fruita

Driving Distance
17.6 mi 28.4 km
Flying Distance
14.5 mi 23.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Orchard Mesa, Colorado to Fruita, Colorado is 17.6 mi (28.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 14.5 mi (23.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 28 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 41 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Orchard Mesa
Place Orchard Mesa
State/Province Colorado
Country US
Latitude 39.045572
Longitude -108.501795
GPS 39.045572° N, 108.501795° W
Local Time 4:39 AM
Timezone America/Denver

Destination:

Fruita
Place Fruita
State/Province Colorado
Country US
Latitude 39.15887
Longitude -108.728988
GPS 39.15887° N, 108.728988° W
Local Time 4:39 AM
Timezone America/Denver

Journey Summary

Traveling from Orchard Mesa, Colorado to Fruita, Colorado covers 17.6 mi (28.4 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 28 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (16.8-17.8 miles / 27-29 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 41 mph (66 km/h).

Available Routes

Riverside Pkwy and River Road
17.6 mi 28 minutes
Shortest
I-70 W
17.8 mi 27 minutes
River Road and US-50 W
16.8 mi 26 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.