Origin
Littleton, CO
Afternoon in Littleton on Thursday
Local time
1:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Littleton, CO to Cherry Hills Village, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9m
Distance
5.1 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 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 9m
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.
Littleton, CO
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Cherry Hills Village, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Littleton, CO to Cherry Hills Village, CO covers 5.1 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 South Nevada Street, West Main Street, US 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 5.1 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%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 9m drive with frequent turns across 5.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Nevada Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Littleton, CO to Cherry Hills Village, CO is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Littleton, CO to Cherry Hills Village, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Nevada Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| US 85 | — | — |
| South Santa Fe Drive | — | — |
| CO 88 | — | — |
| West Belleview Avenue | — | — |
| East Belleview Avenue | — | — |
| South University Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Nevada Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Littleton, CO and Cherry Hills Village, CO.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right onto South Nevada Street
177 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Nevada Street
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Take the ramp slight left toward US 85
381 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 85
6
Merge slight left onto South Santa Fe Drive
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Santa Fe Drive
7
Take the exit slight right toward CO 88
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
CO 88
8
Keep slight right to continue on CO 88
522 ft
·
14 sec
·
CO 88
9
Turn straight onto West Belleview Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Belleview Avenue
10
Continue on East Belleview Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Belleview Avenue
11
Turn left onto South University Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Boulevard
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.77 one way
$1.54 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $0.81 | $1.63 |
| premium | $4.39 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.8 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 | 1.5 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
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
Cherry Hills Village, CO
Afternoon in Cherry Hills Village on Thursday
Local time
1:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°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
32 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Littleton, CO to Cherry Hills Village, CO covers 5.1 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Nevada Street, West Main Street, US 85. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.6 miles from Littleton, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.77 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 Littleton, CO to Cherry Hills Village, CO is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Littleton, CO to Cherry Hills Village, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Littleton, CO to Cherry Hills Village, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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