Origin
Cherry Hills Village, CO
Afternoon in Cherry Hills Village on Saturday
Local time
2:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Sheridan, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9m
Distance
4.8 mi
8 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
★
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Sheridan, CO covers 4.8 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Hampden Avenue, South University Boulevard, East Jefferson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.7 miles on West Hampden Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Hampden Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South University Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Hampden Avenue | 0.6 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:
West Hampden Avenue
— 1.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hills Village, CO and Sheridan, CO.
1
Start on CO 177
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Boulevard
2
Turn left onto US 285
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hampden Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 285
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Hampden Bypass
4
Continue on US 285
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Avenue
5
Continue on US 285
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Hampden Drive
6
Continue on US 285
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hampden Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward CO 88
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
153 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CO 88 South
9
Turn left onto CO 88
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Federal Boulevard
10
Arrive at destination
CO 88
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 4.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 285 / East Hampden Avenue
Turn left onto US 285 / East Hampden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CO 88 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CO 88 South
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CO 88 / South Federal Boulevard
Turn left onto CO 88 / South Federal Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.72 one way
$1.45 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $0.77 | $1.53 |
| premium | $4.39 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.50 | $0.23 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.42 | $0.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Afternoon in Sheridan on Saturday
Local time
2:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9m 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?
4.8 mi in 9m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.7 mi on West Hampden Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 285 / East Hampden Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 4.8 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 285 / East Hampden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 4.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.7 miles on West Hampden Avenue. 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 0.8 miles (US 285 / East Hampden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sheridan, 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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