Origin
Sheridan, CO
Morning in Sheridan on Thursday
Local time
9:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°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
EV Charging
Unknown
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
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.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 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
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
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
Morning in Denver on Thursday
Local time
9:28 AM
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
29 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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