Origin
Sheridan, CO
Night in Sheridan on Wednesday
Local time
9:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheridan, CO to Denver, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheridan, CO
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Denver, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sheridan, CO to Denver, CO covers 8.3 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Santa Fe Drive, South Logan Street, West Hampden Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on South Santa Fe Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.25 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
4.2 miles from Sheridan, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 8.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Santa Fe Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 85 / South Santa Fe Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 85 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 85 North
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward US 85 North
Navigation decision point
Toward US 85 North
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 85 / South Santa Fe Drive
Merge onto US 85 / South Santa Fe Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Sherman Street
Turn right onto Sherman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Santa Fe Drive | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| South Logan Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Hampden Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Mississippi Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Federal Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 13th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sherman Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Santa Fe Drive
— 3.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, CO and Denver, CO.
1
Start on CO 88
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Federal Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 285 North
3
Merge onto US 285
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hampden Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 85
5
Keep slight left at fork
248 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 85 North
6
Turn left
106 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 85 North
7
Merge onto US 85
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Santa Fe Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Mississippi Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Mississippi Avenue
9
Turn left onto South Logan Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Logan Street
10
Turn left onto East 13th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East 13th Avenue
11
Turn right onto Sherman Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sherman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn right
298 ft
·
21 sec
13
Arrive at destination
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 4.2 miles from Sheridan, CO, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.1 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 8 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.2 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denver, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Sheridan, CO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sheridan, CO
This is one driving day of about 8.3 miles and 15m.
At 8.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on South Santa Fe Drive for about 3.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.2 mi from Sheridan, CO · 6m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.2 miles from Sheridan, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Denver, CO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Denver, 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
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Denver, CO
Night in Denver on Wednesday
Local time
9:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 2 mph
5% chance
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
30 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
15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sheridan, CO to Denver, CO covers 8.3 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Santa Fe Drive, South Logan Street, West Hampden Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Sheridan, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.25 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 85 / South Santa Fe Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sheridan, CO to Denver, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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