Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Wenatchee, WA
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Orondo, WA
Shantanu Kumar
East Wenatchee to Orondo is 16 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Sunset Highway and US 2, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region. It's primarily a surface road experience, making it an easy addition to other plans or a quick trip on its own. Consider this route if you need to cover a small distance efficiently in this part of Washington.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Highway | 15.6 mi | 23m |
| US 2 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Orondo Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Wenatchee, WA and Orondo, WA.
Start on 9th Street Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto WA 28
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97
Continue on US 2; US 97
Turn slight right onto US 2
Turn sharp right onto Orondo Loop Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto WA 28 / Sunset Highway
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97 / Sunset Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn sharp right onto Orondo Loop Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.72 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $5.94 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in East Wenatchee on Monday
Local time
4:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Orondo on Monday
Local time
4:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, with only a small portion of the 16 miles on highways like Sunset Highway and US 2. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 15.6 miles on Sunset Highway. Expect a more local driving feel, as the majority of this route is not on high-speed interstates. You'll notice the transition from highway cruising to navigating through local streets.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WA 28 / Sunset Highway.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Wenatchee, WA to Orondo, WA is easy. At 24m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WA 28 / Sunset Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 2; US 97 / Sunset Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16 miles (Orondo Loop Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
457 ft
Total Descent
383 ft
Highest Point
859 ft
~3.4 mi in
Elevation Range
199 ft
Founded 1935
East Wenatchee is a city of 14,000 (2020) in the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State. It sits on the east shore of the Columbia River, opposite of the larger city of Wenatchee. (See its separate article for detailed listings on the west bank of the Columbia River.)
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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