Origin
Aurora, CO
Night in Aurora on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, CO to Sheridan, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, CO
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Sheridan, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aurora, CO to Sheridan, CO covers 17 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 225, East Hampden Avenue, West Hampden Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on I 225. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
8.5 miles from Aurora, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Aurora, CO to Sheridan, CO covers 17 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 225 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Zion Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Zion Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Zion Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Zion Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 225 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 225 South
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 25 North: Denver
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 25 North: Denver
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 201
Toward US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward CO 88
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CO 88
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 225 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| East Hampden Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Hampden Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Valley Highway | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Federal Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Hampden Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Hampden Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 225
— 8.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, CO and Sheridan, CO.
1
Start on North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
26 sec
·
North Zion Street
3
Turn left onto Vaughn Street
257 ft
·
18 sec
·
Vaughn Street
4
Turn left onto CO 30
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 225 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 225
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 225
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 25 North: Denver
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 25
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Valley Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 201
Toward US 285, CO 30: Hampden Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 285; CO 30
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Hampden Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 285
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Hampden Bypass
12
Continue on US 285
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Avenue
13
Continue on US 285
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Hampden Drive
14
Continue on US 285
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hampden Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward CO 88
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
153 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CO 88 South
17
Turn left onto CO 88
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Federal Boulevard
18
Arrive at destination
CO 88
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.5 miles from Aurora, CO, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.5 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheridan, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Aurora, CO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aurora, CO
This is one driving day of about 17 miles and 27m.
At 17 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 225 for about 8.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.5 mi from Aurora, CO · 11m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Aurora, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sheridan, CO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sheridan, CO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sheridan, CO
Night in Sheridan on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
78°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
31 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
27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aurora, CO to Sheridan, CO covers 17 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 225, East Hampden Avenue, West Hampden Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Aurora, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Zion Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Aurora, CO to Sheridan, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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