Origin
Haswell, CO
Afternoon in Haswell on Friday
Local time
3:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haswell, CO to Sheridan Lake, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haswell, CO
Marta Branco
Sheridan Lake, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haswell, CO to Sheridan Lake, CO covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CO 96, 4th Street, West 15th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on CO 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Haswell, CO to Sheridan Lake, CO covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m, 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 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CO 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Haswell, CO to Sheridan Lake, CO is easy. At 1h 15m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Hogue Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CO 96 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hogue Street
Turn left onto Hogue Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CO 96 / 4th Street
Turn right onto CO 96 / 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.7 mi into trip
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~31m in
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CO 96
Turn left onto CO 96
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CO 96 | 25.1 mi | 43m |
| 4th Street | 21.6 mi | 26m |
| West 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US 287 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hogue Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
CO 96
— 25.1 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haswell, CO and Sheridan Lake, CO.
1
Start on this road
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
208 ft
·
14 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Turn left onto Hogue Street
360 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hogue Street
4
Turn right onto CO 96
22 mi
·
26 min
·
4th Street
5
Take the ramp onto West 15th Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 15th Street
6
Continue on US 287; CO 96
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287; CO 96
7
Turn left onto CO 96
25 mi
·
43 min
·
CO 96
8
Arrive at destination
CO 96
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.98 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Lake, CO
Afternoon in Sheridan Lake on Friday
Local time
3:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°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
6 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
1h 15m 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 Haswell, CO to Sheridan Lake, CO covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CO 96, 4th Street, West 15th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Haswell, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.49 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.
The drive from Haswell, CO to Sheridan Lake, CO is easy. At 1h 15m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Hogue Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CO 96 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Haswell, CO to Sheridan Lake, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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