Origin
Ophir, CO
Morning in Ophir on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ophir, CO to Pandora, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ophir, CO
Anabell Loyo
Pandora, CO
Ofspace LLC, Culture
Trip Overview
Ophir to Pandora is 14.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via CO 145 and West Colorado Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Colorado's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick drive with minimal fuss. Consider this route for its ease and directness, perfect for a brief transit or an add-on to a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CO 145 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| West Colorado Avenue | 4.1 mi | 11m |
| County Road 630 | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| East Highway 145 Spur | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Ophir Pass Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Porphyry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CO 145
— 7.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ophir, CO and Pandora, CO.
1
Start on Porphyry Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Porphyry Street
2
Continue on CR 630
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 630
3
Continue on FR 630
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ophir Pass Road
4
Turn right onto CO 145
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
CO 145
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Colorado Avenue
6
Continue on West Colorado Avenue
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Colorado Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Colorado Avenue
8
Continue on West Colorado Avenue
1.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Colorado Avenue
9
Continue on East Highway 145 Spur
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 145 Spur
10
Arrive at destination
East Highway 145 Spur
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CO 145
Turn right onto CO 145
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Colorado Avenue
Enter roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Colorado Avenue
Straight onto West Colorado Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West Colorado Avenue
Enter roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pandora, CO
Morning in Pandora on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive, with 56% of the journey on what's classified as highway. You'll encounter stretches on CO 145, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 7.2 miles. The roads transition from main highways to more local county roads as you progress. Expect a blend of faster driving and potentially slower, more winding sections as you navigate between Ophir and Pandora.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on CO 145.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near CO 145.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ophir, CO to Pandora, CO is easy. At 32m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (CO 145): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (West Colorado Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.4 miles (West Colorado Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on CO 145. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (CO 145): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (West Colorado Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.4 miles (West Colorado Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pandora, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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